Macaroni Salad
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Macaroni Salad
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This classic macaroni salad side dish recipe features pickles and pickle juice for flavor, green onion, peas, corn, and bell pepper.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. elbow macaroni or other pasta shape
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 red bell pepper diced into small pieces
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions (about 3-4 onions)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in heavily salted boiling water according to directions. In the last 1 minute of cooking, add the frozen peas and frozen corn to the water.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, make the dressing. Whisk together the mayonnaise (1 cup), the honey (2 tablespoons), dijon mustard (1 tablespoon), kosher salt (1 teaspoon), black pepper (1/2 teaspoon), and dill pickle juice (1/4 cup).
- When the macaroni, peas, and corn are fully cooked, drain and rinse with cool water until the it has cooled off completely (check it so you can make sure it's cool to the touch). Shake off as much excess water as possible and add it to the bowl with the dressing.
- Add the chopped dill pickles (1/2 cup), diced red bell pepper (1), and sliced green onions (1/2 cup) to the bowl and mix everything together. For best results, allow to sit for 1-2 hours in the fridge for all the flavors to marry.
- Serve cold from the fridge or at room temperature.
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Notes
- This recipe can be made ahead up to two days in advance, and leftovers are good for 3-4 days. Be sure to store it in an airtight container in the fridge so it doesn't dry out (and stir it up before serving).
- Another pasta shape or type can be used instead of macaroni, such as rotini, or a chickpea pasta for a gluten-free/grain-free version.
- Make it vegan with a vegan mayonnaise substitute and by using sugar instead of honey.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
343mg
(14%)
Potassium
125mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
319IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 343mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 319IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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