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Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad

Name: Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: Large Eggs; Gluten-Free Macaroni; Mayonnaise; Greek Yogurt; Pickle Brine; Fresh Dill; Kosher Salt; Black Pepper; Celery; Cheddar Cheese; Baby Dill Pickles

Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin

Ingredients

Time

10m

Serves

This dill pickle macaroni salad is made with a mix of Greek yogurt and mayonnaise for a creamy but lighter version of a classic macaroni salad. It’s also gluten-free and higher in protein with the addition of hard boiled eggs.

Gluten-Free

Side

Ingredients

Large Eggs

250 g

Gluten-Free Macaroni

1/4 cup

Mayonnaise

1/2 cup

Greek Yogurt

7 Tbsp

Pickle Brine

see note

1/4 cup

Fresh Dill

chopped, plus more for garnish

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

1/2 tsp

Black Pepper

3 stalks

Celery

chopped

5 1/2 oz

Cheddar Cheese

cubed

2 1/2 oz

Baby Dill Pickles

chopped

Instructions

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Carefully add in the eggs and cook for nine minutes. Set aside a large bowl of ice water and transfer the eggs to the ice water. Once cool, peel and chop for the salad.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Pour in the macaroni and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside in a large mixing bowl.

Meanwhile, in a medium sized bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt and pickle brine (starting with the smaller amount listed) and dill. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.

Add the celery, cheese and pickles to the macaroni. Pour the dressing over top and mix well to combine.

Top with extra dill and the chopped eggs when serving. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Enjoy!

Notes: Depending on the type of pickles used, start with the lesser amount of pickle brine and add more as needed for a stronger taste. Adjust the salt as needed depending on how salty the pickle brine is that you’re using.