This Classic Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad is the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and crunchy! It’s packed with chopped dill pickles, a zesty pickle juice-infused dressing, and tender macaroni, making it the ultimate side dish for BBQs, picnics, or a refreshing summer meal! If you’re a pickle lover, this salad is a must-try!
🛒 Ingredients
✔ 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and cooled 🍝
✔ ½ cup mayonnaise (for a creamy base!)
✔ ¼ cup sour cream (adds richness & tang!) 🥛
✔ ¼ cup pickle juice (infuses the salad with bold pickle flavor!) 🥒
✔ 1 cup chopped dill pickles (for that crunchy, briny bite!) 🥒
✔ ¼ cup diced red onion (adds color & a mild bite!) 🧅
✔ 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (enhances the tangy flavor!) 🌿
✔ ½ teaspoon garlic powder (adds depth & savoriness!) 🧄
✔ ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste!) 🧂
✔ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
✔ 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (for fresh, herby flavor!) 🌿
Optional Add-Ins for Extra Flavor:
✔ ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (cheesy, tangy boost!) 🧀
✔ 2 boiled eggs, chopped (for a protein-packed twist!) 🥚
✔ ½ cup chopped celery (adds extra crunch!)