Description
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines the zesty taste of pickles with creamy dressing and tender pasta. This delightful salad is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a quick weeknight meal. With its unique blend of ingredients, including crunchy pickles, cheese, and fresh dill, it’s sure to be a hit among family and friends. Plus, it can be easily customized by adding proteins like chicken or turkey to create a heartier option. Ready in just 30 minutes, this Dill Pickle Pasta Salad will be your new go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 1/3 cup dill pickle juice
- 2 cups chopped baby dill pickles
- 8 oz Colby Jack cheese (cubed)
- 1 small white onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions. Add salt to boiling water before cooking.
- Once cooked, drain and rinse the pasta with cold water. Place it in a mixing bowl and pour the dill pickle juice over it; stir and set aside.
- Chop the dill pickles and cheese into small cubes; finely chop the onion.
- Drain the pasta again after letting it sit in pickle juice. Combine with pickles, cheese, and onion in the mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, remaining pickle juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad mixture and stir until well combined.
- For best flavor, chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg