Description
A simple recipe for traditional macaroni salad featuring a creamy dressing and dill pickles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup pickle juice from dill pickles
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and pickle juice until smooth.
- Add the cooled macaroni, celery, red onion, and chopped dill pickles to the dressing mixture.
- Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar along with the pickle juice.
- You can add 1/2 cup of shredded carrots for color and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: macaroni salad, dill pickle, classic salad, picnic side, cold salad