Sweet Dill Macaroni Salad Recipes

MACARONI DILL SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Combine first 5 ingredients.
• 2. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over macaroni.
• 3. Toss. Chill 1 hour.

SWEET MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain well., In a large bowl, combine macaroni and vegetables. Whisk together remaining ingredients until smooth and sugar is dissolved; stir into macaroni mixture. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

MACARONI SALAD WITH DILL AND HAM

Steps:

• To mellow the minced onion, soak it in cold water while you make the salad.
• Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Add the macaroni and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the macaroni in a colander, put in a serving bowl, and toss with the milk. Allow the macaroni to cool slightly while you make the dressing.
• For the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, the 2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper to taste in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in the sour cream.
• Drain the onions, pat dry, and add to the macaroni along with the ham, peas, celery, and dill. Add the dressing and fold to coat the pasta evenly. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

MACARONI SALAD WITH LEMON AND HERBS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high.
• While the water comes to a boil, prepare your dressing: In a large bowl, stir together pickles, celery, scallions, mayonnaise, buttermilk, parsley, dill, capers and brine, mustard, lemon zest and juice, and sugar. Season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
• Cook the macaroni in the boiling water until al dente, about 6 minutes; drain well and let cool for a few minutes.
• Once cooled, toss macaroni with dressing, season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate until chilled. Top with extra scallions, parsley and dill to garnish just before serving.

MACARONI SALAD WITH DILL

Steps:

• Cook, drain, and rinse pasta. Combine all ingredients and stir until well blended. Chill for a minimum of 4 hours before serving.

SWEET MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In large bowl combine macaroni, carrots, green pepper, and onion.
• 2. In small bowl whisk mayo, milk, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, until smooth.
• 3. Pour over macaroni mixture, toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

MOM'S BEST MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
• In a large bowl, stir together the carrots, red onion, green pepper, red pepper and celery. Mix in the mayonnaise, condensed milk, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add the macaroni, toss gently, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. I usually make this a day ahead of time, and stir it occasionally to blend the flavors. The macaroni will absorb some of the liquid.

JUDY'S MACARONI SALAD

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.

MACARONI SALAD WITH PICKLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain; rinse with cold water. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan, and fill with enough cold water to cover eggs completely by about 1 inch. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 20 minutes. Immediately remove from hot water and cool in an ice water bath. When cool enough to handle, peel and chop eggs.
• In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, dry mustard, sweet pickle juice, and celery seed. Season with salt and black pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine drained pasta, celery, onion, olives, sweet pickles, carrots, green pepper, and chopped eggs. Stir in dressing, and mix well. Refrigerate before serving.