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This southern macaroni salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's creamy, sweet, and the best accompaniment to your barbeque or cookout. All you'll have to do is boil your noodles, chop your veggies then literally mix all of your ingredients together. It's that simple. Plus, it will keep in the fridge for a couple of days, so it's a great make-ahead dish. Read along to see how to make southern macaroni salad in no time.

Southern Macaroni Salad

This southern macaroni salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's creamy, sweet, and the best accompaniment to your barbeque or cookout. All you'll have to do is boil your noodles, chop your veggies then literally mix all of your ingredients together. It's that simple. Plus, it will keep in the fridge for a couple of days, so it's a great make-ahead dish. Read along to see how to make southern macaroni salad in no time.
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Servings 10

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Collander
  • Large Bowl
  • Sharp Kitchen Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups Uncooked Elbow Macaroni
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 3 Celery Stalks
  • 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tbsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions
 

  • Boil your macaroni in water according to directions. Once the noodles are tender, remove from heat and drain off the water. Let the noodles cool.
  • Finely chop your peppers, onion and celery into small bits. In a small bowl, add your mayo, sour cream and seasonings, and mix thoroughly.
  • Add all your ingredients and cream base to a larger bowl. Fold together with a large spoon or spatula. Chill and serve cold for best results. Enjoy!