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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad: A Creamy, Tangy Summer Delight

This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a creamy, crunchy, and tangy dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Elbow Pasta Cook until al dente.
  • 1/2 cup Dill Pickle Juice Use straight from the jar.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with Colby Jack or Pepper Jack.
  • 1 cup Sliced Dill Pickles Adds crunch.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill Chop finely.
  • 1/2 cup White Onion Finely chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can use a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 cup Dill Pickle Juice Additional for dressing.
  • to taste Sriracha or Hot Sauce Optional for heat.
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential for flavor.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Return the pasta to the pot and stir in 1/2 cup of dill pickle juice. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain excess liquid.
  3. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, 1/4 cup dill pickle juice, and sriracha. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Mix cooled pasta with cheddar cheese, sliced pickles, fresh dill, and white onion.
  5. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, chill the salad for at least 4-6 hours before serving. Rinse pasta well to avoid sogginess. Fresh dill is preferable, but dried can be used sparingly.

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