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Macaroni Salad Recipe

Macaroni Salad Recipe
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5.1 from 30 reviews

This classic Macaroni Salad recipe is creamy, tangy, and full of flavor. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 8 oz dry macaroni noodles (227g)

Additional Ingredients:

  • ½ cup finely diced sweet gherkins (80g)
  • ¾ cup finely diced red bell pepper (100g)
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced celery (55g)
  • ⅓ cup finely diced red onion (45g)
  • 2 large hard boiled eggs, finely diced
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise (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

  1. Prepare macaroni noodles: Cook macaroni noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked macaroni, gherkins, bell pepper, celery, red onion, and eggs.
  3. Make the dressing: In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, red wine vinegar, pickle juice, sugar, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper.
  4. Toss everything together: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and mix well.
  5. Chill and serve: Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least an hour before serving. Stir once more and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize this salad by adding in extras like diced ham, shredded cheese, or peas.
  • This salad tastes even better the next day, as the flavors meld together.

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Keywords: Macaroni Salad, Pasta Salad, Picnic Food, Side Dish

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