Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe
This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a delightful twist on a classic pasta salad, featuring tangy dill pickles, creamy cheddar cheese, and a flavorful dill-infused dressing.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Salad
- 8 ounces elbow pasta
- 1/2 cup dill pickle juice, straight from the jar
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, small diced
- 1 cup sliced dill pickles
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 3 tablespoons white onion, finely chopped
Creamy Dill Dressing
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice, straight from the jar
- 1/4 teaspoon Sriracha (or other hot sauce)
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse and drain well.
- Prepare Pasta: Add pasta to a mixing bowl, toss with half of the pickle juice, and let it sit for 5 minutes before draining.
- Make Creamy Dill Dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Assemble Salad: In a serving bowl, mix pasta, cheese, pickles, dill, and onion. Toss with the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for 4-6 hours to enhance flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Dill Pickle Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Dill Pickle, Easy Salad Recipe