Description
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a zesty and refreshing dish that combines the tangy taste of dill pickles with the heartiness of pasta. Enhanced with fresh herbs and a creamy dressing, this salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a lively side dish during meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup pickle juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle seasoning (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped pickles, red onion, cheddar cheese, and fresh dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the pickle juice, mayonnaise, sour cream, and dill pickle seasoning to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Add chopped cucumbers or bell peppers for extra crunch and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Dill Pickle, Pasta Salad, Picnic, Refreshing, Tangy, Vegetarian