Description
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer side dish that effortlessly combines creamy textures with the zesty crunch of dill pickles. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or casual family dinners, this easy-to-make salad offers a unique flavor profile that will delight your taste buds. With rotini pasta coated in a tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and pickle juice, each bite is a burst of freshness. Loaded with cheddar cheese and fresh dill, this dish not only pleases the palate but also adds a vibrant touch to any meal. Plus, it takes just 20 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 8 oz cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 2 cups dill pickles (sliced)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup pickle juice
- Fresh dill (2 tbsp, chopped)
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cubed cheddar cheese, sliced dill pickles, fresh dill, and prepared dressing. Toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for one hour to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg