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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold Salad
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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.
- Prep the pickles by chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the dressing by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, pickled dill juice, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Mix together the drained macaroni, chopped pickles, and creamy dressing in a large bowl.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: macaroni salad, creamy salad, summer salad, dill pickle, picnic food