Classic Macaroni Salad

prep time: 15 min, cook time: 20 min
Servings 10-12

Ingredients

• 1 pound short pasta or shell
• 3 hard boiled eggs diced
• 2 celery ribs minced
• 1 red bell pepper seeded and minced
• 1/4 red onion minced
• 1/4 cup sweet pickles chopped
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon pickle juice
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package directions, Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until cooled. Shake the colander to toss the pasta, and drain for about 5 minutes, tossing occasionally.
2. Transfer the drained pasta to a large bowl. Add the eggs, celery, red bell pepper, red onion and sweet pickles. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, pickle juice, sugar, and Dijon mustard; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add to the macaroni and toss until evenly coated. Season with more salt and pepper to taste then refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Garnish with a little chopped parsley if desired.