Macaroni Salad
This classic Macaroni Salad is a creamy, crunchy, and utterly satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With tender elbow macaroni, crisp vegetables, and a tangy-sweet dressing, every bite is a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
- 8 oz dry macaroni noodles 227g
- ½ cup finely diced sweet gherkins usually 4-6 sweet gherkins for me (80g)
- ¾ cup finely diced red bell pepper about ½ pepper (100g)
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced celery about 1-2 stalks (55g)
- ⅓ cup finely diced red onion 45g
- 2 large hard boiled eggs, finely diced
Macaroni Salad Dressing
- ¾ cup mayonnaise I use olive oil mayo (175g)
- ¼ cup sour cream 70g
- 2 Tablespoons sweet pickle juice
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
Instructions
- Prepare macaroni noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse immediately with cold water, then drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil and gently stir so the noodles don't stick together as they sit.
- In a large bowl, combine macaroni noodles, sweet pickles, red pepper, celery, red onion, and eggs. Stir until well-combined. Set aside and prepare your dressing.
- For the dressing
- To prepare your macaroni salad dressing, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, red wine vinegar, sweet pickle juice, sugar, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper (if using) in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk until ingredients are well-combined.
- Pour dressing over your macaroni salad ingredients and toss until well-combined.
- For best flavor, cover bowl and allow macaroni salad to chill for at least one hour. Stir once more before serving and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 463mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 884IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
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