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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad: Your New Favorite Summer Side Dish

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a refreshing and zesty side dish that combines pasta with dill pickles, creamy dressing, and cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Elbow Pasta Can substitute with shells or rotini.
  • 1 cup Sliced Dill Pickles Fresh pickles add crunch and flavor.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Colby Jack or Pepper Jack can be used for variation.
  • 1 small White Onion Green onions can be used for a milder taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Dried dill can be used if fresh is unavailable.
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Dill Pickle Juice Use straight from the jar.
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be a lighter substitute.
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Can substitute with more mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Optional for spice.
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper Essential seasoning.

Equipment

  • pot
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Large Serving Bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add 8 ounces of elbow pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 7-9 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta with ½ cup of dill pickle juice. Let sit for about 5 minutes, then drain again.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ¼ cup of dill pickle juice, Sriracha, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh dill until smooth.
  4. In a large serving bowl, add cooled pasta, diced cheddar cheese, sliced pickles, chopped dill, and onion. Pour the creamy dressing over and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Refrigerate the pasta salad for 4-6 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with extra fresh dill or sliced pickles before serving.

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