Name: Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 lb rotini pasta; 1/3 cup dill pickle juice; 2 cups chopped dill pickles (Claussen recommended ); 1 8 oz block sharp cheddar cheese (diced); 1 small white onion (minced); 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup dill pickle juice; 1 tbsp dried dill; salt & pepper (to taste)

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Dill pickle pasta salad combines briny pickles with cubes of cheddar cheese and a creamy dressing to make a yummy side dish. This creamy pasta salad recipe will be the hit of any spring or summer meal.

Pasta salad is hands down one of the best warm weather foods.

And because I adore dill pickles and love to make things like dill pickle dip and dill pickle chicken salad, you know I can’t get enough of this dill pickle pasta salad.

And neither can my family!

Ingredients in Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Pasta salad recipes can include a variety of ingredients.

You can find pasta salads with almost any combination of pasta, veggies, and meats. Some have vinaigrette dressings and others are creamy.

This dill pickle pasta salad is a creamy pasta salad with only a small handful of ingredients.

To make this pasta salad recipe you need:

pasta
pickle juice
dill pickles
a block of sharp cheddar cheese
a small white onion
mayonnaise
sour cream
dried dill
salt and pepper

How to Make Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Like most pasta salads, this variation is very easy to make.

Start by cooking the pasta, according to the package directions. Once the pasta is done, strain and run the pasta under cold water until it’s all cooled to the touch. Then, transfer the cooled, cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl.

Pour the pickle juice over top, and gently toss to combine. Then set it aside while you chop the pickles, dice the onions and cube the cheese.

After you chop the veggies and cube the cheese, you can add add them into the bowl with the pasta and toss gently to combine.

Then in a separate small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until they are combined. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss again.

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to two hours prior to serving.

Tips and Tricks to Make the Best Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

This pasta salad recipe is a winner. Follow these suggestions to make sure it’s delicious each and every time you make it.

- Any smaller thicker pasta shape will work in this recipe. If you don’t have rotini, you could substitute ziti, penne or even macaroni noodles.
- You can be make it ahead of time, but it will not be as creamy. The dressing thickens when refrigerated.
- I prefer a nice crisp pickle for this salad like refrigerated Claussen’s pickles.
- Do not use Miracle Whip! For best results, use a good full fat mayo. I recommend Hellman’s or Dukes.

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