Macaroni Salad with Dill

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Creamy, tangy, and herbaceous, this Macaroni Salad with Dill is the ultimate side dish for any gathering or weeknight meal. Featuring perfectly cooked elbow macaroni, crisp celery, sweet shredded carrot, and savory red onion, this salad is tossed in a refreshing dressing made with mayo, sour cream, fresh dill, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Chopped hard-boiled eggs add a rich, hearty touch, while a sprinkle of garlic powder and black pepper enhances every bite. Quick to prepare and best served chilled, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes with minimal effort—but it’s the hour of chilling that lets the vibrant flavors truly shine. Whether you're planning a summer barbecue, a holiday potluck, or simply craving comfort food with an herby twist, this dill-infused macaroni salad will delight any crowd.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup carrot, shredded
• 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water, then cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse the macaroni under cold water to cool. Set aside.

2. While the macaroni cooks, prepare the dressing. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

3. Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl of dressing, tossing to coat evenly.

4. Stir in the celery, red onion, shredded carrot, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Mix gently to combine all ingredients.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

6. Serve chilled as a side dish and garnish with additional fresh dill, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (138.4g)

Calories		400
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		27.4 g	35%
	Saturated Fat	5.3 g	26%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		78 mg	26%
Sodium		613 mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate		31.8 g	12%
	Dietary Fiber	2.2 g	8%
	Total Sugars	2.8 g
Protein		7.7 g	15%
Vitamin D		0.4 mcg	2%
Calcium		48 mg	4%
Iron		1.7 mg	9%
Potassium		185 mg	4%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1477 cal (60.9%%)

Protein: 185 cal (7.6%%)

Carbs: 764 cal (31.5%%)