Macaroni Salad with Dill

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.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	924.2 grams (924.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2475

Total Fat 157.80g	202%
Saturated Fat 22.90g	115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 577mg	192%
Sodium 3399mg	148%
Total Carbohydrate 218.00g	79%
Dietary Fiber 14.40g	51%
Total Sugars 24.00g
Protein 46.40g	93%

Vitamin D 88IU	440%
Calcium 264mg	20%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 1101mg	23%

*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: 57.3%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 35.2%