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A creamy, flavorful macaroni salad with vegetables and a hit of spice in a Dansk pot for serving.

Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe

Diana
Make your next cookout or picnic a hit with our mouthwatering macaroni salad recipe. It's loaded with flavor and perfect for sharing!
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Servings 6 to 8 servings
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Course Pasta Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 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
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  • 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.  
    cooked macaroni
  • 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.
    macaroni salad prep: dressing
  • 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!
    creamy macaroni salad in serving dish
Keyword macaroni salad
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