Description

Delight your guests with this creamy and crunchy Macaroni Salad, a quintessential side dish for BBQs, picnics, and family gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe combines vibrant vegetables with a rich mayonnaise dressing, creating a refreshing and satisfying dish that everyone will love. Perfect for meal prepping, it can be made ahead of time to let the flavors meld beautifully. Whether served alongside grilled chicken or as part of a buffet spread, this flavorful salad is bound to impress.

Ingredients

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16 ounces macaroni noodles
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
3/4 cup diced dill pickles
1 cup thinly diced celery
3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup pickle juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

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Instructions

Dice the red onion, celery, dill pickles, and red bell pepper. Add them to a large mixing bowl.
In the same bowl, mix in mayonnaise, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and optional cayenne pepper. Stir well.
Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
Combine cooled pasta with the dressing mixture in the bowl and mix until evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 10mg