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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad: Creamy, Tangy, and Irresistibly Fun

This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a creamy and tangy dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta spiral shape holds dressing and pickles
  • 1 cup Chopped Baby Dill Pickles adds crunch
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese cubed for even distribution
  • 1/4 cup White Onion finely chopped, can substitute with red onion
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Dill Pickle Juice adds tangy flavor
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise full-fat for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream for smoothness
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill for herbal note
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Combine the drained pasta with dill pickle juice in a large bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  3. Chop the dill pickles, cube the Colby Jack cheese, and finely chop the white onion.
  4. Mix the pasta with the chopped dill pickles, Colby Jack cheese, and onion.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, additional dill pickle juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and fold gently to coat.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with different cheeses or add protein as desired. Use fresh dill for the best flavor.

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