Description
Classic Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that perfectly embodies the spirit of summer picnics and barbecues. This creamy pasta salad features tender elbow macaroni tossed with crunchy dill pickles, sweet red onions, and a rich mayonnaise dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add chopped dill pickles and red onion to the bowl; mix well.
- Fold in the cooled macaroni until evenly coated with the dressing.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added crunch, include diced celery or bell peppers. Substitute Greek yogurt for half the mayonnaise for a lighter version. Allow proper chilling time to enhance flavors.