American Macaroni Salad
A classic American macaroni salad in a tangy mayonnaise and mustard dressing — easy to whip together for a party.
Ingredients
- 280g elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed and drained
- 35g celery, diced
- 25g red onion, minced and soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, drained
- 5g flat-leaf parsley, minced
- 75g vine-ripened tomato, diced (optional)
- 120g mayonnaise
- 3/4 tsp mustard powder
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 25ml cider vinegar
- 35g soured cream
- 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, onion, parsley and tomato, if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard powder, sugar, vinegar, soured cream and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.