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dill pickle pasta salad in a white pyrex bowl
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

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. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Pasta, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 296kcal

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

For The Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 tbsp dried dill
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta, according to the package directions, in boiling salted water. Once al dente, strain and run the pasta under cold water until it's all cooled to the touch.
  • Transfer the cooled, cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl. Pour the pickle juice over top, and gently toss to combine. Set aside.
  • While the pasta's sitting, you can chop your pickles, dice the onion, and cube the cheese.
  • In a separate, small mixing bowl- whisk together all the dressing ingredients. Pour the whipped dressing out over the pasta.
  • Toss everything to combine. Serve as is, or cover and refrigerate for two hours before serving chilled.

Notes

recipe adapted from Together As Family

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg