How to Make Fresh Dill Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the combination of fresh herbs and al dente pasta that just screams summertime. And when you add in crisp veggies and a tangy vinaigrette, you've got a winning dish that's perfect for picnics, barbecues, or just a light and refreshing dinner. That's exactly what you'll get with this recipe for Fresh Dill Pasta Salad.

This pasta salad is a delightful twist on the classic side dish, with the addition of fresh dill giving it a refreshing and zesty flavor. The dill...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package seashell pasta
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill weed
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans small shrimp, drained
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup chopped seeded cucumber
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 3 tablespoons minced shallot
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 6 cups

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water to cool.
  • In a serving bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, dill and black pepper. Gently stir in the pasta, shrimp, celery, cucumber, tomato and shallots. Mix in salt to taste and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    241 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 192mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 169mg