Classic Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad: A Tangy, Creamy, and Crunchy Delight! 🥒🥗


 

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!)


👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions