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Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad: A Tangy Summer Delight

Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a delightful summer side dish combining tangy dill pickles and creamy pasta.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta or any preferred pasta shape
For the Salad
  • ⅓ cup Dill Pickle Juice adjust amount for desired tang
  • 1 cup Baby Dill Pickles chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese or substitute with cheddar or mozzarella
  • ½ small White Onion finely chopped
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter version
  • ½ cup Sour Cream or replace with additional mayonnaise or yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill or half the amount if using dried
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • Colander
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, add rotini pasta, and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Soak in Pickle Juice: Transfer pasta to a mixing bowl, add ⅓ cup dill pickle juice, mix gently, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Chop Ingredients: Chop baby dill pickles, dice Colby Jack cheese, and finely chop white onion.
  4. Drain Excess Juice: After soaking, drain any excess pickle juice from the pasta.
  5. Mix Salad: In the bowl with drained pasta, add chopped pickles, cheese, and onion, and stir gently.
  6. Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, remaining pickle juice, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  7. Combine Everything: Pour dressing over pasta salad mixture and mix carefully.
  8. Chill or Serve: Serve immediately or chill for 1-2 hours for better flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the salad to chill enhances flavor. Adjust tanginess with more pickle juice if needed.

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