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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Zesty Dill Pickle Pasta Salad for Your Summer Gatherings

A refreshing bowl of Dill Pickle Pasta Salad with creamy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
For the Flavor
  • 1 cup Baby Dill Pickles Chopped.
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese Diced; feta or sharp cheddar can be used.
  • 1 small White Onion Finely chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Full-fat for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Light sour cream can be used.
  • 1/3 cup Dill Pickle Juice For marinating the pasta.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Chopped; dried dill can be a substitute.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8–10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. Pour 1/3 cup of dill pickle juice over the cooled pasta. Toss gently to coat and let marinate for about 10 minutes.
  3. Chop the baby dill pickles, dice the Colby Jack cheese, and finely chop the white onion.
  4. Drain the pasta, transfer to a mixing bowl, and fold in chopped pickles, cheese, and onion.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture, tossing to coat evenly. Chill for at least 1–2 hours.
  7. Serve chilled, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow chilling for at least 1–2 hours for best flavor integration. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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