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Name: Spring Vegetable & Dill Creamy Pasta Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200g dried macaroni; 1 bunch asparagus (about 200g), trimmed and cut into thirds; 1 cucumber, sliced; 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced; 1 small bunch fresh dill, chopped; 1 can sweetcorn (about 285g), drained; 2 large eggs; 250ml whole milk; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; Salt and black pepper, to taste

Spring Vegetable & Dill Creamy Pasta Salad

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This spring-inspired pasta salad is as vibrant and fresh as the ingredients in your market haul. Crisp asparagus and radishes, sweet corn, and cool cucumber are tossed with tender macaroni and a creamy dill-mustard dressing. It’s a perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and tangy, making it ideal for a light dinner, picnic, or meal prep. The fresh dill and radishes add a burst of color and flavor, while the eggs give extra protein and richness. This dish is quick to prepare, visually stunning, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the asparagus pieces. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, place the eggs in a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 9 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, peel, and chop.
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, milk, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper to make the creamy dressing.
Add the cooled macaroni and asparagus, cucumber slices, radishes, sweetcorn, and chopped eggs to the bowl. Toss gently to coat everything in the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill for 10-15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Serve garnished with extra dill and a few radish slices for a beautiful presentation.