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Macaroni Salad Recipe
Amy

Macaroni Salad

This Macaroni Salad is a vibrant, creamy dish that brings together tender pasta, crisp veggies, and a tangy dressing in just 30 minutes. With only 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, this recipe is as effortless as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni noodles
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • ½ cup diced dill pickles
  • ⅓ cup diced red onion
For the dressing
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons dill pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the macaroni according to the package instructions, cooking until slightly past al dente. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking, then set aside to cool.
  2. Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle juice, vinegar, sugar, mustard, garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
  3. Add the macaroni, red pepper, celery, pickles, and red onion to the bowl with the dressing and stir to combine. Season to taste and chill until ready to serve.
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