Dolly Parton’s Southern Macaroni Salad
A creamy and tangy Southern macaroni salad with fresh veggies, inspired by Dolly Parton’s classic recipe, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. You want them tender but not mushy. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool down the pasta.
- Prepare the dressing mix by combining the mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped onions, bell peppers, pickle relish, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated and creamy.
- Add the cooled macaroni to the dressing mix. Gently fold in all the ingredients, making sure that every piece of pasta is coated with that delicious creamy goodness.
- Chill the salad by covering the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerating for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Garnish the salad with a sprinkle of paprika before serving. Your delightful Southern Macaroni Salad is now ready to steal the show at any gathering!
Notes
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding diced ham, cooked shrimp, or extra crunchy vegetables like celery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg