Dill Pickle Pasta Salad (Printable Version)

Creamy pasta blended with tangy dill pickles, sharp cheddar, and fresh herbs for a refreshing dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz rotini pasta
02 - Salt for boiling water

→ Vegetables & Pickles

03 - 1 1/2 cups diced dill pickles
04 - 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
05 - 2/3 cup diced celery
06 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

→ Cheese

07 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded

→ Dressing

08 - 3/4 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1/4 cup sour cream
10 - 2 tbsp dill pickle juice
11 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
14 - 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced pickles, red onion, celery, cheddar cheese, and fresh dill.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving. Garnish with additional dill if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tangy and creamy flavor
  • Perfect for picnics and potlucks
02 -
  • For extra pickle flavor add more pickle juice or chopped pickles
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option
03 -
  • Use gluten free pasta to accommodate dietary restrictions
  • Make ahead and chill to enhance flavor melding
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