Macaroni Salad with Pickles

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This recipe is easily multiplied for a crowd. Everyone in my family asks me to bring this to our functions. I even make it for weddings. Sometimes I use a mixture of different kinds of pasta, especially if I only have a little of this kind or that. Depending on what type of macaroni used, more dressing may be required. The recipe calls for red onion, but sweet onion is great, too.

close up view of a Macaroni Salad with Pickles on a green plate
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package macaroni

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon ground mustard

  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle juice

  • 2 tablespoons celery seed

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • ½ cup chopped red onion

  • ½ cup pimento-stuffed green olives

  • ¼ cup chopped sweet pickle

  • 2 carrots, grated

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain; rinse with cold water. Set aside.

  2. Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan, and fill with enough cold water to cover eggs completely by about 1 inch. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 20 minutes. Immediately remove from hot water and cool in an ice water bath. When cool enough to handle, peel and chop eggs.

  3. In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, dry mustard, sweet pickle juice, and celery seed. Season with salt and black pepper.

  4. In a large bowl, combine drained pasta, celery, onion, olives, sweet pickles, carrots, green pepper, and chopped eggs. Stir in dressing, and mix well. Refrigerate before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

689 Calories
40g Fat
67g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 689
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40g 52%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 146mg 49%
Sodium 1120mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 67g 24%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 128mg 10%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 472mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.