Indulge in a delightful summer staple with our collection of pickled macaroni salad recipes. Experience a symphony of flavors as tangy pickled vegetables, tender macaroni, and creamy dressing come together in perfect harmony. These salads are not only refreshing and flavorful but also versatile enough to complement any barbecue, picnic, or potluck gathering. Dive into the classic American-style pickled macaroni salad, where sweet pickle relish and mustard add a delightful tang. For a zesty twist, try the Italian-inspired version with sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and a balsamic vinaigrette. If you prefer a spicy kick, the Mexican-style pickled macaroni salad incorporates jalapeños and a chipotle-lime dressing. And for a unique twist, explore the Asian-inspired pickled macaroni salad with rice vinegar, sesame oil, and crunchy vegetables. With these recipes, you'll have a pickled macaroni salad for every occasion, guaranteed to be a hit among family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MACARONI SALAD WITH PICKLES
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.
Provided by Charlotte
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain; rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- 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.
- In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, dry mustard, sweet pickle juice, and celery seed. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.4 calories, Carbohydrate 66.7 g, Cholesterol 146.4 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1119.6 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
DILL PICKLE PASTA SALAD
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is literally my favorite pasta salad ever! In this creamy pasta salad recipe, dill pickles play a starring role and add tons of flavor and crunch! This recipe is even better when it's made ahead of time making it the perfect potluck dish!
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil pasta al dente according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop cooking.
- Toss cold pasta with about ½ cup of pickle juice and set aside for about 5 minutes. Drain & discard pickle juice.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Toss all ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 636 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
JUDY'S MACARONI SALAD
After finding this vintage macaroni salad recipe years ago, I tweaked the flavor and bumped up the pickles. Tuck this dill pickle pasta salad inside your picnic basket. -Elizabeth Kirchgatter, Maysville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain macaroni; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickle juice, salt and pepper. Stir in cheese, eggs and pickles. Add macaroni; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
QUICK-PICKLED VEGETABLE SALAD
The best salads don't have to be laborious. This one benefits from pickled red onions, which take only minutes to make and can perk up salads, seared meats and vegetables, pasta and even grilled cheese. Make a double batch, and you'll brighten future meals in a flash. And, for excellent flavor in every bite, season the ingredients before combining, bearing in mind that celery, carrots and firmer vegetables need far more salt and pepper than delicate salad greens.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare the pickled onions: Set the sliced onion in a small heatproof bowl. Combine the vinegar, sugar, coriander seeds (if using), salt and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high, then pour over onions. Stir to combine, let cool, then transfer onions and brine to a lidded container. Refrigerate until chilled. (Makes about 2/3 cup drained onions. Onions will keep up to 3 weeks.)
- Prepare the salad: In a medium bowl, combine the celery, carrots, olive oil, lemon zest and juice. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
- When ready to serve, add the lettuce, radishes (if using) and herbs to a large bowl, season lightly with salt and pepper and gently toss to coat. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the celery and carrots to the vegetables in the large bowl, leaving the vinaigrette behind in the medium bowl.
- To the vinaigrette, add the mustard, 1/4 cup drained pickled red onions and 4 teaspoons of the pickled red onion brine and stir to combine; season to taste. Add vinaigrette to salad, toss to coat and season. Serve immediately.
PICKLED PASTA SALAD
Fast, easy and tangy. This has more flavor than most pasta salads. Using Barilla Plus pasta adds protein to this dish. If you have a "Fasta Pasta" microwave pasta cooker, this dish is even easier! I used garlic-stuffed green olives, yummy!
Provided by Heirloom Tomato
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix everything together in a large bowl. Chill for an hour and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.4, Sodium 435.6, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 14.3, Protein 11.4
PICKLED MACARONI SALAD
Sweet, cool and perfect for summer. You can use any color peppers and more cucumber as there is enough dressing to cover some extras.
Provided by Lulu8
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 32m
Yield 1 large salad, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook macaroni per package directions. Drain well and return to pot and pour 1/2 cup of the oil over the macaroni, mix well and let cool completely.
- Mix the vinegar with the sugar, parsley, garlic salt, dry mustard and black pepper.
- Add the other 1/2 cup of oil and mix well.
- Chop or slice vegetables into bite size pieces and add to vinegar mixture with the jar of pimentos.
- When Pasta is cooled, add rest of ingredients an chill for no less than 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.6, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 9.9, Carbohydrate 69, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 33, Protein 7
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad. Use fresh, crisp vegetables and a good-quality mayonnaise.
- Be careful not to overcook the macaroni: It should be cooked al dente, so that it still has a little bite to it.
- Let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the salad with a variety of toppings: This could include hard-boiled eggs, bacon, cheese, or tomatoes.
- Get creative with your ingredients: You can add just about anything to this salad, so feel free to experiment. Some popular variations include adding tuna, ham, or peas.
Conclusion:
Pickled macaroni salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this pickled macaroni salad a try.
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