Description
Classic Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad is the quintessential summer side dish that brings a burst of flavor to any gathering. Imagine tender elbow macaroni tossed with crunchy dill pickles, crisp celery, and red onion, all enveloped in a creamy dressing enhanced by zesty Dijon mustard.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup diced celery
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Add dill pickles, celery, red onion, salt, and pepper to the dressing; mix well.
- Gently fold in cooled macaroni until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped bell peppers or fresh herbs like parsley or chives.- Enhance creaminess with a splash of pickle juice from the jar.- Making this salad one day ahead allows optimal flavor blending.