Description
A light and flavorful macaroni salad with fresh herbs, a tangy dressing, and a touch of lemon zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- 3. Add the cooked macaroni, red onion, celery, parsley, dill, and chopped hard boiled eggs to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- 4. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- 5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- 6. Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg