Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe
A delightful Classic Macaroni Salad recipe that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any meal. Creamy, tangy, and packed with veggies and cheese, this salad is a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 8 ounces dried macaroni pasta
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced small (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 stalks celery, diced small
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
- 5 sweet gherkins, finely diced
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed small
- 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and finely diced
For the Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika, optional
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook macaroni until al dente. Rinse with cold water and toss with olive oil.
- Prepare the Salad: Combine pasta, bell pepper, celery, red onion, gherkins, cheddar cheese, and eggs in a bowl.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Combine: Pour dressing over pasta and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally sprinkle with paprika before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Macaroni Salad, Picnic Salad, Pasta Salad, Side Dish, Classic Recipe
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