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Sour Cream Is The Secret Weapon For Tangy Macaroni Salad
BY COURTNEY BRANDT
While mayonnaise reigns supreme in the creamy world of macaroni salad, you can elevate your pasta salad game to the next level by instead using a refrigerator staple: sour cream.
Sour cream brings a vibrant sharpness and a zing to the pasta's richness and adds subtle complexity. Lighter than mayo, it also offers a creaminess that won't weigh down salad.
With sour cream, you also get a distinct tanginess that adds brightness and depth of flavor to the dish, balancing the other ingredients and creating a harmonious blend of flavors.
Due to its velvety texture, sour cream evenly coats each macaroni noodle, ensuring every bite is luscious. Additionally, you can combine mayo with sour cream for balanced flavors.
Add crunchy veggies like celery for texture and flavor contrast along with extras like diced pickles and shredded cheese, and add herbs like chives and dill for extra tang.
Finally, add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice. Chill the salad in the fridge for an hour so the flavors meld well and the cream thickens and clings to the noodles and veggies.