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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe

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This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a refreshing and tangy twist on a classic pasta salad, featuring rotini pasta tossed with diced dill pickles, cheddar cheese, and a creamy dill-infused dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick side dish, it combines the crunch of pickles and the savory notes of cheese with a flavorful dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and pickle juice.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (pasta cooking time)
  • Total Time: 15 minutes (plus at least 1 hour chilling time)
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pasta and Vegetables

  • 16 ounces rotini pasta (cooked, drained, and rinsed in cool water)
  • 2 cups whole dill pickles (diced, reserve juice from about 5 large pickles)

Cheese

  • 1½ cups cheddar cheese (cubed, or Colby-jack cheese)

Herbs and Dressing

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dried dill, onion powder, black pepper, dried parsley, and dill pickle juice until smooth and well combined to form a tangy, creamy dressing.
  2. Combine salad ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add the fully cooled rotini pasta, diced dill pickles, cubed cheddar cheese, fresh chopped dill, and the prepared dressing. Ensure that the pasta is completely cooled to prevent the cheese from melting during mixing.
  3. Mix thoroughly: Stir all ingredients together gently but thoroughly until the dressing evenly coats the pasta and other ingredients, distributing the flavors well.
  4. Chill the salad: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least one hour. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and enhance the taste.
  5. Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish the salad with additional fresh dill and some chopped pickles for extra color and flavor, then serve chilled.

Notes

  • Make sure the pasta is completely cooled before adding the cheese and dressing to prevent the cheese from melting.
  • You can substitute Colby-jack cheese if desired for a milder flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of fresh dill according to your taste preference.
  • The salad is best served chilled and can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • For a lighter option, you can use reduced-fat mayonnaise and sour cream.

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/dill-pickle-pasta-salad-recipe/