Cheddar Dill and Veggie Pasta Salad

Submitted by SarahBeth

"Great summer side salad. I use extra sharp cheddar, because in my world, the sharper the better. The recipe calls for fresh dill, which I never have on hand so I always use dry, probably about 1 teaspoon, to taste. I do not remember where I got this, oops, so if someone knows, please let me know so I can put it here! Time to chill not included in cooktime."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 pasta salad
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 lb penne, rotini or 1 lb radiatore shaped pasta
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 orange bell pepper
• 1 bunch scallion
• 1 (3 7/8 ounce) can black olives (sliced or whole does not matter, your pref)
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

directions

1. Cook the pasta al dente Drain and run under cold water until cool.
2. Chop all the vegetables finely.
3. Once the pasta is completely cooled and dry, mix in the vegetables. Add mayo then dill. Mix very well.
4. Add shredded cheddar and mix well. Chill in the fridge at least two hours to let flavors meld.

Reviews

[LucyS-D]

Oh my! The dill in this is just great!

 

[Boomette]

This is so yummy. I used penne, sliced black olives, low fat mayonnaise and fresh dill. This makes it so good. Even my son loved it. Thanks Sarah :) Made for PRMR tag game

 

[whtbxrmom]

I used 3 teaspoons of dried dill because we didn't have any fresh on hand. I also used Hellman's light mayo, a red pepper, a green pepper and about four green onions ( I was trying to use up things we had on hand) Even with all of these little changes it turned out good. Took it to my in laws as part of a father's day cook out.

 

[Brooke the Cook in]

This is a little piece of summer right here! I needed more mayo for our liking (although I didn't measure the noodles so I might have had more than called for) and also added a few capers that needed using. Loved the dill!! Made for ZWT6.

 

[Sam 3]

Great salad! As always, we served this room temp as no one like cold salads here, but it was wonderful! I too used dried dill. I forgot the olives but it was great without them. Rather than shredding the cheese I cubed it.