Dill Pickle Pasta Salad (Print version)

Creamy pasta blended with diced dill pickles, cheddar, herbs, and a tangy dressing for fresh, vibrant flavor.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz rotini pasta
02 - Salt, for boiling water

→ Vegetables & Pickles

03 - 1 1/2 cups diced dill pickles
04 - 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
05 - 2/3 cup diced celery
06 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

→ Cheese

07 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded

→ Dressing

08 - 3/4 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1/4 cup sour cream
10 - 2 tbsp dill pickle juice
11 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
14 - 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste

# How to Make:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
02 - In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with diced dill pickles, red onion, celery, cheddar cheese, and chopped fresh dill.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Adjust seasoning before serving and garnish with additional fresh dill if desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Tangy and creamy flavor combination
  • Easy and quick to prepare
02 -
  • Use fresh dill for the best flavor
  • Can be prepared a day ahead to enhance taste
03 -
  • Rinse pasta under cold water to stop cooking and cool it quickly
  • Adjust dressing ingredients to balance tanginess and creaminess as desired
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