Description
A delightful twist on classic macaroni salad with tangy dill pickles and creamy mayonnaise dressing, perfect for summer barbecues and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup dill pickles, diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water and cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, diced dill pickles, mayonnaise, dill pickle juice, chopped red onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir everything together until well mixed, ensuring all ingredients are coated in the creamy dressing.
- Cover the bowl and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Before serving, stir well and garnish with fresh dill if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for better flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste and customize with your favorite pickles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg