Description
A delicious twist on traditional macaroni salad, featuring dill pickles and turkey bacon for a savory flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup dill pickles, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup pickle juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, dill pickles, red onion, celery, turkey bacon, and garlic powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and pickle juice; pour over the macaroni mixture and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or herbs to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 7 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
Keywords: Classic Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad, Macaroni Salad, Turkey Bacon Salad