Description
This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is tangy, creamy, crunchy, and bursting with pickle flavor! It’s a refreshing side dish perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or weekday lunches — and it’s always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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12 oz rotini or elbow macaroni pasta
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1 cup chopped dill pickles
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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¼ cup chopped red onion
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¼ cup chopped fresh dill (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
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¾ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup sour cream
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2 tbsp pickle juice
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: chopped celery or crumbled bacon for crunch
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Let cool completely.
2️⃣ Make the dressing:
In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3️⃣ Combine the salad:
In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, red onion, and dill. Pour the dressing over the top and stir until everything is well coated.
4️⃣ Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend.
5️⃣ Serve:
Before serving, give the salad a good stir and garnish with extra pickles or dill if desired.
Notes
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For extra pickle punch, add a spoonful of chopped pickle spears or relish.
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This salad can be made a day ahead — it tastes even better the next day!
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Adjust the creaminess by adding more mayo or sour cream to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr