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Macaroni Salad

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!

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle juice, vinegar, sugar, mustard, garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
  3. 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.