Macaroni Salad

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Serves 6

This macaroni salad recipe is my take on the classic cookout side dish. Featuring a creamy dressing, crunchy veggies, and tangy dill pickles, it's simple and delicious. Make it ahead for your next potluck or cookout!

Ingredients

8 ounces dry elbow macaroni noodles
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
½ cup diced dill pickles
⅓ cup diced red onion

For the dressing

¾ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons dill pickle juice
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, grated
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the macaroni according to the package instructions, cooking until slightly past al dente. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking, then set aside to cool.
Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle juice, vinegar, sugar, mustard, garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
Add the macaroni, red pepper, celery, pickles, and red onion to the bowl with the dressing and stir to combine. Season to taste and chill until ready to serve.

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