Description
This Macaroni Salad with Pickles recipe is a delightful blend of pasta, crunchy vegetables, tangy pickles, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a simple side dish any day of the week.
Ingredients
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1. Macaroni Salad:
- 3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
2. Pickle Mixture:
- 1 cup dill pickles, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cubed (optional)
3. Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4. Garnish:
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Macaroni: Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare Dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickle juice, mustard, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add macaroni, pickles, bell pepper, celery, red onion, and cheese to the dressing. Mix well.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
Notes
- This salad tastes even better if made a day ahead to let the flavors meld.
- Experiment with additional ingredients like hard-boiled eggs, ham, or bacon for variety.
- For a tangier flavor, consider adding more pickle juice or spicy pickles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
- Method: Boiling, Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
