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Creamy Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad

A delightful twist on the classic macaroni salad, packed with flavor and the sharpness of dill pickles, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz macaroni pasta
  • 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pickled dill juice
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the macaroni by boiling salted water and cooking the elbow macaroni until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prep the pickles by chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Make the dressing by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, pickled dill juice, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Mix together the drained macaroni, chopped pickles, and creamy dressing in a large bowl.
  5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

This salad can be prepared a day in advance for better flavor. Adjust the creaminess with more dressing as needed.

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Keywords: macaroni salad, creamy salad, summer salad, dill pickle, picnic food