Food & Cooking Recipes Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad 3.5 (31) 5 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 28, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 4 A cookout favorite, homemade macaroni salad is easy to make and easy to love. Elbow macaroni is essential, plus cucumber for crunch and dill for fresh flavor. Our recipe uses light mayonnaise and reduced-fat sour cream for a lighter take on this comforting classic. This side dish is wonderful with our Grilled Chicken. Ingredients 1 cup (4 ounces) elbow macaroni ¼ cup light mayonnaise ¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream ½ cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped ¼ cup chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) Coarse salt and ground pepper Directions In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cucumber, celery, dill, and lemon juice. Drain pasta, and rinse with cold water; add to bowl with mayonnaise mixture. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Serve. Rate it Print