Description
A classic dill pickle macaroni salad recipe that combines the tangy crunch of dill pickles with creamy mayo dressing, perfect for picnics and BBQs.
Ingredients
Macaroni:
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked;
Dill Pickles:
3/4 cup chopped dill pickles;
Celery:
1/2 cup finely chopped celery;
Red Onion:
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion;
Fresh Dill:
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill;
Mayonnaise:
3/4 cup mayonnaise;
Pickle Juice:
1 tablespoon pickle juice;
Dijon Mustard:
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard;
Seasonings:
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Cook Macaroni: Boil macaroni until al dente, then rinse under cold water.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk mayo, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine macaroni, dill pickles, celery, red onion, and dill in the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- For extra tang, add chopped bread and butter pickles or more pickle juice.
- This salad is ideal for preparing ahead for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
