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Macaroni Dill Pasta Salad

Delicious Macaroni Dill Pasta Salad for Summer Fun

Macaroni Dill Pasta Salad is a refreshing side dish with crunchy veggies and zesty dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Macaroni Noodles Cook until al dente
  • 1 cup Radish Chopped
  • 1 cup Green Pepper Diced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper Freshly cracked
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper Optional
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Or Greek yogurt for lighter version
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Or more mayonnaise if needed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh is best

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the macaroni in a large pot of salted water according to package directions (8-10 minutes) until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until smooth.
  3. Combine the cooled macaroni with the dressing, adding chopped radishes and green pepper. Gently fold to coat.
  4. Season with cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste, mixing until well distributed.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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