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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe

5.2 from 23 reviews

This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a delightful twist on a classic pasta salad, featuring tangy dill pickles and a creamy dill dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Pasta Salad:

  • 1 box (16 oz) rotini pasta
  • 1/3 cup dill pickle juice from the pickle jar
  • 2 cups chopped baby dill pickles
  • 1 block (8 oz) Colby Jack cheese cubed small
  • 1 small white onion finely chopped

Creamy Dill Dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup dill pickle juice from the pickle jar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions, adding salt to boiling water.
  2. Rinse pasta: Drain and rinse cooked pasta with cold water.
  3. Prepare salad: In a mixing bowl, pour pickle juice over pasta. Add pickles, cheese, and onion. Stir to combine.
  4. Make dressing: In a separate bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Pour over pasta salad and mix well.
  5. Chill: Refrigerate salad for 1-2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • For best taste and texture, enjoy the salad within a few hours of preparation.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge, but the dressing may thicken over time.

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