Description
This Classic Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad is a tangy and creamy pasta salad perfect for gatherings or a light summer meal. Loaded with dill pickles, celery, red onion, and a flavorful dressing, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- ¾ cup chopped dill pickles
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced red onion
- â…“ cup chopped fresh dill (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
For the Dressing:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Boil the macaroni until al dente, then rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the Salad: Combine macaroni, pickles, celery, red onion, and dill in a bowl.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together mayo, pickle juice, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and Chill: Mix dressing with salad, refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Garnish with extra dill or pickles before serving.
Notes
- This salad is great for picnics, potlucks, or as a BBQ side dish.
- For extra creaminess, add more mayo just before serving.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for half the mayo for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
