Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Pickle lovers, this recipe’s for you! Dill pickle pasta salad is made with pickles and brine for double the pickle flavor, all tossed with a creamy dill-infused dressing.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 8 ounces rotini pasta (see note)
- 1 cup diced dill pickles (I love refrigerated dill pickles)
- ¾ cup diced sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.)
- ½ cup finely diced red onion (½ small onion)
- ½ cup finely diced celery (2 stalks)
- ¼ cup loosely packed chopped fresh dill
For the dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Rinse the pasta under cold water until cold. Drain well.8 ounces rotini pasta
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, pickles, cheddar cheese, onion, celery, and dill.1 cup diced dill pickles, ¾ cup diced sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup finely diced red onion, ½ cup finely diced celery, ¼ cup loosely packed chopped fresh dill
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, pickle juice, and garlic powder until well combined.½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons pickle juice, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper as desired.Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chill the dill pickle pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Notes
- Pasta types: Other types of pasta can be substituted for rotini, we recommend short pasta shapes such as macaroni, penne, or bow-ties.
- Cheese: Different types of cheese can be substituted for the cheddar. Gouda, havarti, Colby jack, or a cheese that’s made with dill for extra flavor.
- Double the Recipe: Recipe can easily be doubled if you’re serving a crowd. This salad is popular at potlucks, picnics, and get-togethers.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftover dill pickle pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. As it sits, the pasta will absorb the dressing so it won’t be as creamy, but it will still be delicious for leftovers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 1mg
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