Description
A delightful macaroni salad with a rich and creamy dressing, perfect for BBQs, picnics, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Short macaroni of your choice
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Finely chopped celery
- Finely chopped bell pepper
- Finely chopped red onion
- Mayonnaise
- Sweet pickles
- Pickle brine
- Dijon mustard
- Sugar
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, pickle brine, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and stir to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Can be customized with additional ingredients like peas, corn, or diced ham. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: macaroni salad, creamy salad, picnic side dish, easy recipes