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Creamy macaroni salad in a glass bowl featuring elbow pasta, bright orange carrots, green peas, and fresh herbs in a rich white dressing.

Classic Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad

Meryem
This Classic Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad is a creamy, tangy pasta salad that combines tender elbow macaroni with crisp dill pickles, fresh vegetables, and a zesty mayo-based dressing. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, and summer gatherings.
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Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Cuisine American/Picnic Food

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup diced dill pickles
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 celery stalks finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs chopped (optional)

Dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons pickle brine
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add cooled pasta to dressing and mix well.
  • Fold in pickles, onion, celery, dill, and eggs if using.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Details:

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Chill Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Servings: 8-10
  • Storage: Keeps for 4 days refrigerated

Notes

Servings: 8-10 Storage: Keeps for 4 days refrigerated