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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad That'll Wow Your Summer Guests

This refreshing Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is perfect for summer gatherings, combining rotini, crisp pickles, and a creamy dressing for a delicious twist on traditional pasta salads.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Can substitute with penne or bow ties.
Salad
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Dill Or use dried dill sparingly.
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese Diced.
  • ½ cup White Onion Finely minced.
Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be a healthier substitute.
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Plain yogurt is a lighter option.
  • ¼ cup Dill Pickle Brine Additional vinegar or pickle juice can work.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients. Dice the Colby Jack cheese, mince the white onion, and chop the dill pickles. Measure out fresh dill.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook for 8–10 minutes or until al dente.
  3. Once drained, rinse the rotini pasta under cold running water and spread it onto a baking sheet to cool for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Pour the dill pickle brine over the warm pasta and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavor.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle brine, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  6. Fold in the diced pickles, Colby Jack cheese, and minced onion into the cooled pasta. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
  7. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to meld flavors before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the pasta salad to chill improves flavor and texture. Stir before serving as the dressing may settle.

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