grandma’s creamy cucumber macaroni salad
This creamy, dreamy macaroni salad is a combination of the classic, simple macaroni salad and fresh cucumber salad! This is one of those salads you can almost always find at our family gatherings in the summertime. You’re going to love the simple, minimal ingredients and how well it goes with all of your favorite picnic foods and grilled fare!
for the salad:
1 lb. elbow macaroni, prepared al dente/firm
2 large cucumbers (any type)
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
Prepare macaroni according to package directions for al dente or firm pasta. Drain well and rinse under cold water until pasta is cold. Drain well a second time and transfer pasta to a large mixing bowl or food container with a tight fitting lid. Peel cucumbers, split them in half horizontally and remove all the seeds. Slice cucumber halves into 1/2 inch thick pieces. Add them to the macaroni. Stir to combine. Toss in the onion and garlic. Mix so everything is evenly incorporated.
for the dressing:
1 cup sour cream (not low fat, and not yogurt)
1 cup real mayonnaise
3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 Tablespoons dill pickle juice OR white vinegar
1/2 cup freshly grated OR powdered Parmesan cheese
3 Tablespoons sugar
3 Tablespoons fresh or dried dill
1 teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Place all dressing ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Pour dressing over macaroni salad. Mix well. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Enjoy!
~Melissa
I love Macaroni salad ,and so does the husband I am defiantly going to try this .. I am a salad person so I will try anything new thanks
Enjoy! 🙂
Sounds Delious
Your blog says “do not rinse in cold water”, yet these directions say rinse. ???????
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Where do I say “don’t rinse” in this post? I don’t understand the question.
This looks pretty yummy. I make a cucumber salad with sour cream, vinegar, salt and sugar, but I like the idea of incorporating the pasta, mayo and dill. Will have to try it!
Same here. I’m definitely trying this.
I made this and it was delicious best macaroni salad I’ve ever tasted
Whoa! That is quite the awesome compliment! 🙂 Thank you so much for trying my recipe. I’m happy you like it. And, thank you for stopping by and letting me know. XO ~M
Just made it for dinner tonight. Letting it chill all day. When I got it all made and tasted it. I added more mayo and pepper really good but I’m a mayo freak. More mayo just made it better thanks for the recipe. I will definitely be making it again. Going to have it with meatloaf and mashed potatoes.
I Absolutely love this salad. It is so GOOD I will be making it again and again. To of my favorites cucumbers and macaroni. Thanks for sharing your recipes!!😀❤
So happy you like it! It’s a favorite in our house too 🙂
Iam going to be making the salad at the Alpena senior citizens center on this Tuesday coming up. It looks like a good one.
No mayo?
there’s a cup in there.
Husband loved it! Thats all I need to make it again.
Hi Melissa! Just making sure it is 3 Tablespoons of dried dill and not teaspoons. Original recipe stated 3 Tablespoons of fresh dill, or three tablespoons of dried dill. Thanks so much! Julie
Hello, Julie! I almost always use fresh dill for this… and I use the same amount if it’s dried. I adore dill. If you think the 3T dried may be too much, start with a teaspoon or two and taste it. If it seems good, then don’t add more. Hope that helps! XO ~M
Your cucumber Mac salad was a BIG HIT !!!
Thank you!!!
Yay! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Bridgette 🙂
I cant wait to try the creamy cucumber salad. With. Macaroni salad