Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad

Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin

Ingredients

11

Time

10m

Serves

6

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.

Side

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

4

Large Eggs

250g

Gluten-Free Macaroni

1/4cup

Mayonnaise

1/2cup

Greek Yogurt

7Tbsp

Pickle Brine

1/4cup

Fresh Dill

1tsp

Kosher Salt

1/2tsp

Black Pepper

3stalks

Celery

5 1/2oz

Cheddar Cheese

2 1/2oz

Baby Dill Pickles

Instructions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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

5

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

6

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.

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Toronto based Holistic Nutritionist, Jaclyn Irwin, aims to encourage women to end years of yo-yo dieting and develop a healthier relationship with food. As founder of Holistic Foodie, a food and lifestyle blog filled with delicious recipes, wellness tips and green beauty, she is blending her love of food with gentle nutrition and showing you how to enjoy both kale and cocktails.

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