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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Delicious Dill Pickle Pasta Salad for Your Next BBQ Bash

This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a creamy, tangy dish perfect for summer gatherings and BBQs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Rotini Pasta Cook until al dente.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Light mayo is a healthier option.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a great substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Dill Pickle Juice Add more for extra tang.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Adjust dried dill to about 1 teaspoon if using.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to your preference.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground is best.
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with mild cheddar or pepper jack.
  • 1 cup Mini Dill Pickles Can swap for bread-and-butter pickles for sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Can use green onions in a pinch.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions, typically about 8–10 minutes, until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and immediately rinse it under cold water.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, chop the sharp cheddar cheese, mini dill pickles, and red onion into small, bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Whisk until creamy and uniform.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rotini pasta with the chopped cheese, pickles, and red onion. Gently fold the ingredients together.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well-coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, make a day in advance. Add extra mayo or pickle juice if the salad seems dry after refrigeration.

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