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!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup sweet pickles, finely chopped , I like spicy Wickles in this salad
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
Dressing
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice, sweet
- 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!
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 442mgPotassium: 207mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 858IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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