best macaroni salad

Name: Best Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) elbow macaroni or other pasta; 1 package(s) Knorr vegetable soup/ dip mix; 1 cup(s) mayonnaise; 1 cup(s) sour cream; 1 - red bell pepper, chopped finely; 1/2 - green bell pepper, chopped finely; 8 ounce(s) frozen peas, thawed; 1 stalk(s) celery, finely chopped; 1 cup(s) green onions, finely sliced

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Anne Jordan

Updated on Mar 31, 2022

This is the best macaroni salad that I've tasted. (I also have a fantastic pasta salad recipe.) If you like Knorr's Spinach dip recipe, you're gonna love this!

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A fantastic and basic macaroni salad for just about any occasion. What makes this is a little different is the dressing. Mixing mayo and sour cream make this sweet and tangy at the same time. Then, the Knorr vegetable mix adds a ton of flavor to the dressing. Fresh veggies not only add flavor but a little crunch. The peas may have been our favorite. Their pop of sweetness is a nice contrast to the other ingredients. A great addition to your summer cookout menu.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method No-Cook or Other

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni or other pasta
1 package Knorr vegetable soup/ dip mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 - red bell pepper, chopped finely
1/2 - green bell pepper, chopped finely
8 ounces frozen peas, thawed
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 cup green onions, finely sliced

How To Make best macaroni salad

Step 1

Boil macaroni as directed - about 10-11 minutes. Rinse with cold water to cool the pasta. Drain well.

Step 2

Mix Knorr's mix with mayo and sour cream.
Step 3

Mix in veggies.
Step 4

Add the cooled, drained, pasta noodles. Mix well and sprinkle with black pepper.
Step 5

Easy, right? Warning, this recipe may have to be doubled, as people gobble this up. I doubled this recipe for a barbeque for 12 people and there were no leftovers. Note: I've sometimes added boiled baby (bay) shrimp, diced turkey, diced ham, or even crumbled bacon. This recipe can easily be adapted to your family's taste.
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