Classic Macaroni Salad
This tried and true classic Macaroni Salad recipe is perfect for potlucks and ideal for making in advance!
Servings: 6 cups
Ingredients
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
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water, then toss with a teaspoon or 2 of olive oil to prevent sticking while you prepare the rest of the salad.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, bell pepper, celery, red onion, gherkins, cheddar cheese, and eggs. Set aside and prepare the dressing.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, cider vinegar, granulated sugar, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until combined and smooth.
- Pour dressing over pasta and toss until everything is well coated.
- Garnish with just a sprinkle of paprika before serving, if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 1mg