Classic Macaroni Salad

Name: Classic Macaroni Salad
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 7 ounces macaroni (2 cups); 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon pickle juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon Sriracha; 3/4 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons minced onion; 1 celery stalk, diced; 1 medium carrot, grated; 2 dill pickles, diced; Sea salt; Freshly ground pepper

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By Kristen Stevens

Published on August 27, 2015

Classic Macaroni Salad — Photo: © Kristen Stevens

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Yield:

6 cups

Ingredients

7 ounces macaroni (2 cups)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon pickle juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon Sriracha
3/4 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 celery stalk, diced
1 medium carrot, grated
2 dill pickles, diced
Sea salt
Freshly ground pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the macaroni until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold running water until it is completely cool.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, sugar, Sriracha and red wine vinegar. Add the minced onion, celery, carrot, dill pickles and macaroni. Toss to coat evenly and season generously with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.