Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe
Make your next cookout or picnic a hit with our mouthwatering macaroni salad recipe. It’s loaded with flavor and perfect for sharing!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet pickles (I like spicy Wickles in this salad)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
Dressing
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons juice from sweet pickles
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Dash garlic powder
- Dash crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne
Instructions
- Macaroni: Cook the macaroni following the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
- Combine: In a large bowl, combine the macaroni with the chopped pickles, red bell pepper, celery, and onions.
- Dressing: In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, pickle juice, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne.
- Dress the Salad: Add the dressing to the macaroni mixture and gently toss until well combined. Cover the bowl and chill until it’s time to serve. Enjoy!
Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/classic-macaroni-salad/
