Macaroni Salad with Dill and Ham
Creamy, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion, this Macaroni Salad with Dill and Ham is a crowd-pleasing dish that beautifully balances savory, tangy, and herbaceous notes. Tender elbow macaroni is tossed with cubes of smoky ham, crunchy celery, vibrant carrots, and a zesty dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and a splash of fresh lemon juice. The star of the show is the aromatic fresh dill, which adds a burst of refreshing flavor. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this chilled salad is ideal as a make-ahead side dish for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks, or even as a light, satisfying main course. Serve this macaroni salad garnished with a sprinkle of extra dill and watch it disappear in no time!
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Ingredients
- 300 g elbow macaroni
- 200 g ham
- 150 g mayonnaise
- 100 g sour cream
- 15 g dill, fresh
- 1 small red onion
- 2 pieces celery stalks
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, dice the ham into small cubes, roughly 1 cm pieces. Finely chop the fresh dill. Dice the red onion, celery, and carrot into small, uniform pieces.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Step 4
Add the drained macaroni, diced ham, red onion, celery, carrot, and chopped dill to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Step 5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the macaroni salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving, if necessary.
Step 6
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course. Garnish with additional fresh dill, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1029.6 grams (1029.6g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2819 |
| Total Fat 147.60g | 189% |
| Saturated Fat 25.50g | 127% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g | |
| Cholesterol 217mg | 72% |
| Sodium 2855mg | 124% |
| Total Carbohydrate 312.40g | 114% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.70g | 70% |
| Total Sugars 28.00g | |
| Protein 60.00g | 120% |
| Vitamin D 8IU | 40% |
| Calcium 271mg | 21% |
| Iron 14mg | 76% |
| Potassium 1242mg | 26% |
Source of Calories