NO pasta salad recipe of ours will ever be lacking in dressing! MACARONI SALAD ADD-IN OPTIONS You all know how much we love drowning our food in sauce! That INCLUDES all of our salads and dressings. You can use garlic powder, onion powder or minced shallots if you prefer. MINCED GARLIC completes the flavour profile. Substitute with lemon juice for a citrus kick.ĭIJON MUSTARD adds MORE flavour, making it nice and thick. VINEGAR: adds a kick of tang! You can use white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or white wine vinegar. WHAT TYPE OF MAYONNAISE? I suggest using whole egg mayo as it tends to be less sweeter and creamier than regular mayo. You can also use yoghurt or Mexican crema. Instead of using all mayo, we add in a bit of sour cream to cut through the fat, making it less oily. When making a pasta salad, it’s best to toss it in A LOT of dressing to prevent it from drying out and getting pasty. It might be easier and convenient to go for store-bought, BUT making your own salad with fresh, crisp ingredients just tastes so much better! DRESSING FOR PASTA SALAD Like a Perfect Egg Salad, this is a summertime must-make salad that can be stored in your refrigerator for a quick base for proteins like Tuna or salmon, or as a side for main meals. Made with cooked macaroni pasta, red bell peppers (or capsicum), shredded carrot, red onions, dill pickles, crisp celery and chives tossed in the ULTIMATE dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar to balance out the acidity. You’ll love the mayo/sour cream dressing! It really kicks up the the flavours! A versatile and fool-proof pasta salad with an incredible creamy dressing!Ī great summer recipe, our Macaroni Salad recipe is perfect to take to gatherings or parties, Bbq’s, lunches or dinners, or simply to serve as a side dish. Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Our Macaroni Salad recipe is quick and simple to prepare.

Recipe for classic macaroni salad