Macaroni Salad Recipe
Macaroni salad, a dish as ubiquitous as it is delightful, has graced picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues for generations. Its simple yet satisfying combination of cooked macaroni, creamy dressing, and a medley of add-ins has captivated taste buds worldwide, making it a culinary staple that transcends cultural boundaries.
Ingredients
- 227 g 8 oz macaroni noodles
- 80 g 1/2 cup sweet gherkins, diced
- 100 g 3/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 55 g 1/3 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 45 g 1/3 cup red onion, diced
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs diced
- 175 g 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 70 g 1/4 cup sour cream
- 15 ml 1 Tablespoon sweet pickle juice
- 15 ml 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 15 ml 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 10 ml 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1.25 ml 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.625 ml 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.3125 ml 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni noodles, sweet gherkins, red bell pepper, celery, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sweet pickle juice, red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and toss to coat.
- If desired, stir in the crushed red pepper.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.