Ingredients
- 8 oz dry macaroni noodles
- ½ cup sweet gherkins
- ¾ cup red bell pepper
- ⅓ cup celery
- ⅓ cup red onion
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp sweet pickle juice
- 1 Tbsp red apple vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente; rinse with cold water and toss in olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine macaroni with gherkins, bell pepper, celery, onion, and eggs.
- In another bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Pour dressing over macaroni mixture; toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating diced avocado or cooked chicken. Allowing the salad to rest enhances the mingling of flavors. Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a healthier option.