JUDY'S MACARONI SALAD

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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

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet pickle juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
6 sweet pickles, chopped

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.