Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
This recipe delivers a tangy and creamy pasta salad featuring the distinct flavor of dill pickles, perfect as an easy side dish for BBQs or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 170 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 cup dill pickle chips, chopped
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup pickle juice (from the jar)
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse immediately with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside to cool completely.
- While the pasta cools, prepare the creamy dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle juice, yellow mustard, ranch seasoning mix, and sugar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped dill pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion, and fresh dill.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture. Gently fold all ingredients together until the pasta and additions are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
- Taste before serving and add more salt, pepper, or pickle juice if needed for extra tang.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the mayonnaise with sour cream in the dressing.
- If you plan to make this ahead, reserve a tablespoon of pickle juice to stir in just before serving, as the pasta absorbs moisture while chilling.
- This salad is excellent served cold, making it a great picnic food idea.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 25
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