"This is the best macaroni salad you will ever make. Sweet, tangy, creamy and the perfect side dish for cookouts and summer gatherings...."
INGREDIENTS
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12 oz dry macaroni noodles (ditalini or elbow macaroni)
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3/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
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2/3 cup sweet gherkins, finely diced
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1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
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1/3 cup celery, finely diced
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3 hard boiled eggs, diced
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1 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 cup sour cream
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2.5 tablespoons sweet gherkin juice
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1-2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (red wine vinegar as a substitute, start with 1 tbsp add more if needed)
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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3 teaspoons dijon mustard
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder