Macaroni Salad

Introduction Summary:

This macaroni salad recipe offers a delicious twist on a classic favorite. With a combination of tender macaroni noodles, crunchy vegetables, and creamy dressing, it promises a burst of flavors and textures in every bite. The blend of sweet pickles, red bell pepper, celery, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs creates a colorful and satisfying dish. Tossed in a creamy dressing featuring mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a medley of spices, this salad is both refreshing and savory. Whether served as a side dish at a barbecue or enjoyed as a light meal on its own, this macaroni salad is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Macaroni Salad

This macaroni salad recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. It features al dente macaroni noodles mixed with sweet pickles, red bell pepper, celery, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, sweet pickle juice, red wine vinegar, and a blend of spices, adds a tangy and savory element to the salad. After tossing everything together, the salad is chilled in the refrigerator for at least an hour, allowing the flavors to meld and develop. This refreshing and versatile dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish for any occasion.

Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword #Side, BBQ, Pasta

Prep Time 15

Servings 8 People

Ingredients

Veggies

16 oz of dry macaroni noodles
1/4 cup of finely diced bread and butter pickles or sweet relish
3/4 cup of finely diced red bell pepper about 1/2 pepper
1/2 cup of thinly sliced celery about 4 stalks
1/2 cup of finely diced red onion about 1/2 red onion
6 large hard-boiled eggs roughly chopped

Macaroni Salad Dressing:

2 cups of mayonnaise
1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
2-4 tablespoons of sweet pickle juice adjust to taste
2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1-2 teaspoons of smoked paprika

Instructions

Cook the macaroni noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl or pan, combine the cooked macaroni noodles, diced pickles or sweet relish, red bell pepper, celery, red onion, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
For the dressing, in a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, sweet pickle juice, granulated sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the macaroni salad ingredients and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least an hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy!