Fresh Dill Pasta Salad

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*1 pound package Salad Roni or Ditalini, cooked according to directions on package and rinsed and drained

*2 cups Plain Greek Yogurt

*1 cup Olive Oil Mayonnaise, more as desired

*1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard

*1/4 cup Red Minced Onions

*1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar

*2-3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

*1 and 1/2 cups cup Medium Cheddar, small cubes or Monterey Jack Cheese or Pepper Jack Cheese

*7 Boiled Eggs, hard-boiled and diced

*1 to 2 cups Frozen Peas, rinsed

*1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or to taste

*Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste

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Dressing

In a medium-sized bowl mix together: Yogurt, mayonnaise, Mustard, onions, vinegar, dill, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Set in the fridge while you cook and prepare the salad roni/Ditalini noodles and eggs.

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Salad

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In a large bowl add the noodles, cheese, eggs and peas. Then add dressing and stir in dressing, adding More mayonnaise as needed for desired consistency.

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Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serves 8 to 12 depending on serving size.

Enjoy!

Lindy

 

 

 

 

Spiralized Carrot Noodle Salad

Salad Ingredients: (You will need a spiralizer, like OXO Good Grips Tabletop Spiralizer)

*5 large Carrots, peeled and spiralized

*12 to 16 ounces Thin Spaghetti Noodles, made according to directions, rinsed and drained

*1 Red Bell Pepper, Julienne

*1/2 cup Dried Cranberries

*1/4 cup Orange Juice

*2 to 4 tablespoons Sunflower Seeds

*Parsley or Cilantro, garnish

Dressing Ingredients:

*2 tablespoons Plain Greek Yogurt

*2 tablespoons Honey Dijon Mustard

*3 Tablespoons Honey

*1 generous tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar

*1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or to taste

Directions:

Salad

In small microwave safe bowl add the cranberries and orange juice, microwave 30 seconds and then set aside for 15 minutes.

Add to a large mixing bowl the carrots, spaghetti, red bell pepper, sunflower seeds and cranberries. Then pour dressing over the salad ingredients and toss together. Refrigerate the salad at least 20 minutes before serving.

Dressing

In a glass liquid measuring cup add the yogurt, mustard, honey, vinegar, salt and stir until combined and add to the salad.

Enjoy!

Lindy