Here’s a tasty Classic Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad recipe you can try:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles
- ½ cup finely diced celery
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2–3 tbsp dill pickle juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta:
Boil macaroni in salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. - Prepare dressing:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and dill until smooth. - Mix salad:
In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, chopped pickles, celery, onion, eggs, and cheese (if using). - Add dressing:
Pour dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. - Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld. - Serve:
Garnish with extra dill or pickle slices if desired.
If you like, I can also give you a creamy deli-style version of this salad that’s extra tangy and perfect for BBQs. Would you like me to prepare that?
