Description
Creamy Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad is a tangy, creamy side dish perfect for summer picnics and potlucks. Made with al dente elbow macaroni, mayo, sour cream, chopped dill pickles, and fresh dill, this quick and easy recipe delivers bright flavor and satisfying crunch in just minutes, ideal for feeding families and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup dill pickles (chopped)
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni until al dente, drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper; whisk until smooth.
- Add cooled macaroni and chopped dill pickles; toss to coat evenly.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version
- replace half of the mayo with Greek yogurt. Use gluten‑free pasta for a gluten‑free option. Adjust pickle juice for desired tanginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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