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Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad

A creamy, tangy macaroni salad packed with cheddar cubes, crisp vegetables, and a rich sour cream dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 3 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cubed
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.75 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup celery diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion diced
  • 0.25 cup chives chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni until tender, then cool completely.
  2. Whisk dressing ingredients together until smooth.
  3. Toss pasta with dressing.
  4. Fold in cheese and vegetables.
  5. Chill before serving for best flavor.

Notes

Chilling improves flavor and thickens the dressing.