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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Easy Recipe for Busy Weeknights


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  • Author: Anett Roettges
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Standard

Description

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a creamy and cheesy dish with a crunchy dill pickle taste. This easy dinner option is perfect for weeknight meals and makes a simple pasta recipe for family dinner or quick salad needs.


Ingredients

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  • 16 ounce box rotini pasta
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 cups sliced dill pickles
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh dill roughly chopped
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup pickle juice from the jar
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta until it is al dente according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool it.
  2. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, onion powder, and black pepper, stirring until smooth.
  3. Transfer the cooled pasta to a large bowl and add cheddar cheese cubes, dill pickle slices, and chopped fresh dill.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the salad until you are ready to serve.

Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions
  • You can keep leftovers for up to 3 days
  • If the dressing is too thick as it sits in the fridge, add a splash of pickle juice or milk before stirring
  • Can’t find fresh dill? Use a Tablespoon of dried instead
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 403kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 581mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g