If it's going to be called a Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad, then it must be packed with lots of dill pickle flavour. That means combining the taste of fresh chopped dill with chopped dill pickles and a splash of dill pickle juice. This salad is so drunk will dilly flavour it will make your lips pucker!
450gramsmacaroni,cooked according to package instructions, drained and rinsed under cold water until cold
1/2cupfresh dill,finely chopped, plus more for garnish
1/4cupdill pickles,finely chopped
2-3green onions,finely sliced
2tablespoonsfresh parsley,finely chopped
1cupwhite cheddar cheese,diced
1/2cupmayonnaise
1/4cupsour cream
2tablespoonsdill pickle juice,straight from the jar of dill pickles
1tablespoondijon mustard
1tablespoonsugar
¼teaspoonground black pepper
¼teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
Instructions
Placed the cooked, cooled macaroni into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
In a smaller bowl, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle juice, dijon mustard, sugar, ground black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Whisk to combine.
Add the sauce to the macaroni and stir well.
Next, add the fresh dill, chopped dill pickles, green onions, chopped parsley, and cheese to the bowl of macaroni and toss to combine.
Transfer to a glass bowl with a tight fitting lid. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.