Save A tangy, creamy pasta salad bursting with dill pickles, cheddar, and fresh herbs–perfect for picnics and potlucks.
This salad quickly became a summer favorite at family gatherings and always gets rave reviews.
Ingredients
- Pasta: 12 oz (340 g) budget rotini pasta, Salt for boiling water
- Vegetables & Pickles: 1 1/2 cups (225 g) dill pickles diced, 1/2 cup (60 g) red onion finely diced, 2/3 cup (90 g) celery diced, 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh dill chopped
- Cheese: 1 cup (115 g) sharp cheddar cheese cubed or shredded
- Dressing: 3/4 cup (180 ml) mayonnaise, 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream, 2 tbsp (30 ml) dill pickle juice, 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced pickles, red onion, celery, cheddar cheese, and fresh dill.
- Step 3:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Step 4:
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Step 5:
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Step 6:
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving. Garnish with extra dill if desired.
Save Our family enjoys this salad most during summer barbecues and it never fails to impress guests.
Nutritional Information
Per serving contains 350 calories, 21 g total fat, 31 g carbohydrates, and 9 g protein.
Allergen Information
Contains milk from cheddar cheese sour cream mayonnaise and eggs possibly in mayonnaise and pasta. May contain gluten use gluten-free pasta if needed.
Required Tools
Large pot Colander Large mixing bowl Whisk Cutting board & knife
Save This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a surefire hit for any occasion and can easily be customized to your taste.
Recipe Guide
- → What type of pasta works best in this salad?
Short, sturdy pastas like rotini hold the dressing well and provide a good texture contrast with the crunchy pickles.
- → How can I enhance the pickle flavor further?
Adding extra pickle juice or additional chopped dill pickles can intensify the tangy notes throughout the salad.
- → Can I substitute sour cream in the dressing?
Greek yogurt makes a lighter substitution for sour cream without compromising creaminess or flavor.
- → What is the best way to serve this pasta salad?
Chilling the salad for at least one hour before serving helps the flavors meld, making it more refreshing and flavorful.
- → Are there suggestions to add protein to this dish?
Incorporating cooked bacon or sliced hard-boiled eggs can add savory protein elements that complement the creamy salad.