Macaroni Salad

Name: Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni noodles; extra-virgin olive oil; 1 red bell pepper; 2 celery stalks; ½ cup diced dill pickles; ⅓ cup diced red onion; ¾ cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons dill pickle juice; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6
Course
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine
American

Macaroni Salad

Iris Warren

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This macaroni salad recipe is my take on the classic cookout side dish. Featuring a creamy dressing, crunchy veggies, and tangy dill pickles, it's simple and delicious. Make it ahead for your next potluck or cookout!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces dry elbow macaroni noodles
extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
1 red bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and diced
2 celery stalks diced
½ cup diced dill pickles
⅓ cup diced red onion

For the dressing

¾ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons dill pickle juice
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves grated
¼ teaspoon sea salt
freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the macaroni according to the package instructions, cooking until slightly past al dente. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking, then set aside to cool.
Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle juice, vinegar, sugar, mustard, garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
Add the macaroni, red pepper, celery, pickles, and red onion to the bowl with the dressing and stir to combine. Season to taste and chill until ready to serve.