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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad: Your New Favorite Summer Side

Enjoy a refreshing Dill Pickle Pasta Salad, perfect for summer gatherings, combining creamy textures with tangy dill pickles.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 34 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Elbow Pasta Cook until al dente.
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Dill Pickle Juice Adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Or Greek yogurt for a lighter alternative.
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream Or Greek yogurt for fewer calories.
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Optional, adjust to taste.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Salad Mix
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Diced.
  • 1 cup Sliced Dill Pickles Or sweet pickles for a sweeter alternative.
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Dill Chopped; use less dried if substituting.
  • 0.5 cup White Onion Diced; red onion can be milder.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water, add elbow pasta, and cook until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Return pasta to pot, stir in half of the dill pickle juice, and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain excess juice.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, remaining dill pickle juice, Sriracha, salt, black pepper, and fresh dill. Mix until smooth.
  4. In a large serving bowl, mix cooled pasta with cheddar cheese, sliced dill pickles, fresh dill, and onion. Fold together gently.
  5. Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, preferably overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served chilled. Adjust seasoning based on personal preference. Great for potlucks and picnics.

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