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Monday, March 28, 2011

Picnic Macaroni Salad With Dill


today at Farmhouse Kitchen we are feeling fresh and Spring-ey... i made a macaroni salad to go with our bbq tonight and as i was making it i thought this is really a Springtime macaroni salad...i used fresh dill from my garden, red radishes, sweet pickle, and homemade green brined olives ....a gift from a friend...but the fresh dill is what made it...
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  1. Terra March 28, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    When you wrote "dill" you got my undivided attention. I love dill, and it doesn't love my garden :(
    But I buy good quality dried dill and this recipe sounds scrumptious.

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  2. lilylovekinMarch 28, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    what a spring time picture the first is,with the little pansy as a decoration-i love it. Green olives are my favorite, the salad sounds delicious.

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  3. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesMarch 28, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Mmmm, I love dill, and macaroni, green olives, radishes, sweet relish! Can you tell that I like your Spring-ey Picnic Salad? Is that chicken bbq? Can you tell it's time for dinner? LOL! Enjoy your dinner, it sounds wonderful!

    Mary

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  4. debMarch 28, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Thanks for reminding me - I need to make some of this ASAP!!!

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  5. karen - Simply InspiredMarch 28, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    yum... thank you for sharing! and your plate display is so pretty and says spring so sweetly...love the dill and the tiny flower... xok.

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  6. ChristineMarch 28, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    sounds great!

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  7. Dog Trot FarmMarch 28, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Kary, the macaroni salad so "spring like" and pretty, but I've got to tell ya it will be months and months before I see dill in my garden....sadly I'm still in the hot chocolate mode!

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  8. Purple FlowersMarch 28, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    What a delightful menu! And to add to it BBQ - yummyyy! Glad you enjoyed it.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Oh, I must try this. It sounds delicious!

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  10. LynnMarch 28, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Dill is my absolute favorite herb-sounds great:@)

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  11. Betsy BrockMarch 28, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Oh yum! I always associate macaroni salad with the warmer months! It's sounds so good with the fresh dill, too!

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  12. MichelleMarch 28, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Those fresh ingredients sound so good right now! I cannot wait for our garden to start producing.

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  13. acorn hollowMarch 28, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I can't wait for the snow to melt so I can find my grill. I love pasta salad and dill I would put dill in about anything.
    Cathy

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  14. TaniaMarch 28, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    This looks delicious. Sadly dill was about the only herb I didn't put in this year...better put it in next season!

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  15. ButtercupMarch 28, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    This looks yummy and so pretty. Happy spring time!

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  16. Julie Whitmore PotteryMarch 28, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    DEEEE wishous!
    xx
    donkey in the pines

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  17. LisaMarch 28, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Yum!!! I have given up gluten (well mostly) BUT I have found wonderful gluten free pasta. Only downside is cost! But I am only feeding me so it works! I will try this!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  18. Rosaria WilliamsMarch 28, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Yes, indeed, the dill! I'm looking forward to warmer days when herbs will take over and perfume every step, every dish.

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  19. CoraMarch 28, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Yum...I love macaroni salad and yes it does look very spring like especially on that beautiful plate!
    Now you got me hungry for some.....

    Happy Spring!

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  20. ~ Jayne ~March 28, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    My Mom always made macaroni salad with elbow mac,Hellman's mayo,a splash of white vinegar,a pinch of white sugar,celery seed,& chives.I like your sweet pickle and fresh dill additions : I use both in tuna salad.The edible pansy garnish was a nice touch too!

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  21. Tess KincaidMarch 28, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Mmm...I am SO ready for some springy salads. This looks de-lish!

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  22. scrambledhenfruitMarch 28, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    That looks so "springy" with that sprig of dill and the pretty viola! It sounds delicious! (and I love your plate!)

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  23. JaniceMarch 28, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Such a pretty presentation for your yummy looking macaroni salad.

    Dill is such an awesome addition to so many dishes. I tried growing my own last season...with great success.

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  24. LibrarianMarch 28, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Wonderful! And you have chosen the perfect plate and presented it so nicely.

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  25. Flavia GalassoMarch 29, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Macaroni salad with dills...fabulous!!! I think your bbq was perffect...hugs, Flavia and have a great week

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  26. gillyflowerMarch 29, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    BBQing already!!!!!
    Looks very spring-like and yummy, glad the weather is sunny enough for you to BBQ and have salad - and how lovely to have fresh dill from your garden!
    Love your photos on the sidebar Kary
    Love to you and Teddy and Whisky Sour
    Gill and Logan!

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  27. AshlingMarch 29, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Pretty please--will you share the recipe? There's a million macaroni salad recipes out there, but this sounds so fresh and bright, I'd love to try it!

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  28. DawnMarch 29, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Simple and yummy! I love the little pansy as garnish. :)

    Sending you love,

    Dawn

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  29. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowMarch 29, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    If there is pasta anywhere within a few hundred feet of me I'm eating it. LOVE pasta salad. Love dill, love everything. Now if it only felt like Spring around here.

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  30. jaz@octoberfarmMarch 29, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    what a pretty plate! i am definitely making some of this soon....and the dilly mac and cheese!!!

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  31. Mozart's GirlMarch 29, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Ok Kary, you got me! Lay an extra place at that table & get a couple of water bowls ready...Alice, Charlie & me will be over shortly for a big plate of salad & a play with Teddy. Get ready!! Wish we could. Love dill, love pasta...YUUM xoxo Hugs to you

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  32. Thistle Cove FarmMarch 29, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Oh good idea...I've got cranberry beans and ham in the kettle and a pork roast for bbq in the oven; mac salad would be perfect and am planning on having corn bread as well. Daniel and David are coming to move refrigerators tonight and I like to feed them well for their efforts. And, yes, I pay them too -smile-.
    Which post has your hot cross bun recipe? They look delicious!

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  33. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Oh my gosh a bbq! Yes Please. The macaroni salad sounds great - I wish it would stop raining in Portland, so I could follow your lead.

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  34. the wild magnoliaMarch 29, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    This is a keeper recipe. It is filled with spring goodness and I will prepare this soon. Thank you for sharing!

    Love to you and Sweet Boy Teddy!

    Wishing you a most wonderful day.

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  35. PondsideMarch 29, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    The flavour of dill always says 'spring' to me! Lovely to visit your blog.

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  36. WilloughbyMarch 29, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I haven't had macaroni salad in such a long time! I've never added dill, but I can imagine how good it would be. It looks delicious!

    I was thinking of you the other day when my husband and I were sorting through piles of used books at a local thrift store. There were some vintage cookbooks and I was hoping to get lucky and find a copy of the Price's cookbook (I've forgotten the name of it). No such luck, but I did buy a great book on cooking with wine and one with recipes in menu format. I paid 25 cents each!

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  37. Gigi ThibodeauMarch 29, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    It sounds perfect! Few things taste better to me than fresh herbs, and dill is among my favorites. Those olives sound pretty wonderful, too! xo

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  38. Karen LMarch 29, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Your salad makes me want to be outside in warm weather. I love that you put olives in it - as I do. I toss a little red wine vinegar and olive oil with the cooked macaroni while chopping and adding the other ingredients - then finish off with a light toss of mayo. Love your blogging!

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  39. myletterstoemilyMarch 29, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    it looks delicious. i always over look dill and will
    now look for a way to incorporate it more!

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  40. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Ummm....where is the recipe my dear friend?! Hehehe...looks delish! Xoxoxo

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  41. MelindaMarch 29, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    You ARE feeling springy.
    We are supposed to have some snow tomorrow!
    Where is Spring for the Midwest??

    I sure it was delish!!!


    Melinda

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  42. Brenda PruittMarch 30, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Oh, I wish you'd come cook for me...
    Brenda

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  43. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingMarch 30, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Wow this looks so good.It's the type of recipe that you could fix and everybody would like it. You have a great blog!!

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  44. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I love macaroni salad and this sounds like a yummy twist!

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  45. Angie MuresanMarch 30, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    That is the prettiest plate!

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