Macaroni Salad

This classic BBQ side dish is perfect for your next party or potluck. The best macaroni salad recipe has the perfect blend of noodles, vegetables, and a tangy homemade dressing to tie it all together.

Prep Time20

Cook Time12

Fridge Time1

Total Time1 32

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Macaroni Salad

Servings: people

Author: Susie Bulloch

Ingredients

16 oz macaroni noodles cooked al dente (around 4 cups)
½ cup celery diced
½ cup red bell pepper diced
½ cup carrots shredded
¼ cup red onion diced
¼ cup sweet pickles diced

Homemade Dressing

1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons sweet pickle brine
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 Tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
½ teaspoon celery seed

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked noodles, celery, bell pepper, carrots, red onion, and pickles.
16 oz macaroni noodles, ½ cup celery, ½ cup red bell pepper, ½ cup carrots, ¼ cup red onion, ¼ cup sweet pickles
In a smaller mixing bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing until thoroughly combined.
1 1/4 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 2 Tablespoons dijon mustard, 2 Tablespoons sweet pickle brine, 1 Tablespoon sugar, 1 Tablespoon salt, 2 teaspoons black pepper, ½ teaspoon celery seed
Pour the dressing over the noodles and vegetables and stir to combine. For the best result, mix the salad at least an hour before serving and hold in the refrigerator. Taste before serving and stir in additional salt, if needed.

Notes

Your 16 oz bag of pasta may yield slightly more than 4 cups of pasta. I would recommend using 4 cups of pasta to start and adding more if you feel like there is enough dressing.

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