Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) elbow macaroni
  • 1 tbsp (15g) salt
  • 1 cup (225g) mayonnaise
  • ½ cup (120g) sour cream
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (15g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15g) yellow mustard
  • ½ tsp (3g) salt
  • ¼ tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 1 cup (120g) celery, finely diced
  • ½ cup (75g) red onion, finely minced
  • ½ cup (75g) red bell pepper, finely diced
  • ¼ cup (60g) sweet pickle relish

Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente (usually 1 minute less than package directions).
  2. Immediately drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold running water until completely chilled to the touch. Shake well to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until smooth and glossy.
  4. Add the cooled macaroni, diced celery, minced onion, red bell pepper, and relish to the bowl.
  5. Gently fold the ingredients together using a rubber spatula until the pasta is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.