Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

A tangy cream y pasta salad bursting with dill pickles cheddar and fresh herbs perfect for picnics and potlucks

This recipe quickly became a favorite for our summer gatherings where everyone asks for seconds

Ingredients

• Pasta: 12 oz (340 g) budget rotini pasta Salt for boiling water
• Vegetables & Pickles: 1 1/2 cups (225 g) dill pickles diced 1/2 cup (60 g) red onion finely diced 2/3 cup (90 g) celery diced 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh dill chopped
• Cheese: 1 cup (115 g) sharp cheddar cheese cubed or shredded
• Dressing: 3/4 cup (180 ml) mayonnaise 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream 2 tbsp (30 ml) dill pickle juice 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp salt or to taste

Instructions

Step 1:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely

Step 2:

In a large bowl combine the cooled pasta diced pickles red onion celery cheddar cheese and fresh dill

Step 3:

In a separate bowl whisk together mayonnaise sour cream pickle juice Dijon mustard garlic powder black pepper and salt until smooth

Step 4:

Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated

Step 5:

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld

Step 6:

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving Garnish with extra dill if desired

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This salad always brings my family together at summer picnics with smiles and full plates

Notes

For extra pickle flavor add more pickle juice or chopped pickles Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option Add cooked bacon or sliced hard-boiled eggs for extra protein Best served chilled can be made up to a day in advance

Required Tools

Large pot Colander Large mixing bowl Whisk Cutting board & knife

Allergen Information

Contains Milk (cheddar cheese sour cream mayonnaise) Eggs (mayonnaise possibly in pasta) May contain gluten (rotini pasta) use gluten-free pasta if needed Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens

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This dill pickle pasta salad is effortlessly delicious and perfect for any occasion

Recipe FAQs

→ What type of pasta works best?

Rotini pasta holds the dressing well and offers a nice bite, but other short pasta shapes like penne or fusilli can also work.

→ Can I adjust the tanginess?

Yes, add more dill pickle juice or extra diced pickles to increase tanginess to your liking.

→ Is refrigeration necessary?

Chilling the salad for at least an hour allows the flavors to blend and enhances the taste.

→ Are there any protein additions suggested?

Cooked bacon or sliced hard-boiled eggs can be added for extra richness and protein.

→ Can I substitute ingredients for dietary needs?

Using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream lightens the dressing, and gluten-free pasta can replace regular rotini if needed.