Name: Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
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; 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

Macaroni Salad

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!

30 min total 15 min prep 15 min cook 6

Instructions

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1 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.
2 Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle juice, vinegar, sugar, mustard, garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
3 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.