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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Creamy dill pickle pasta salad packed with tangy flavor and crunchy pickles. Easy recipe perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and summer meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:
  • ½ lb about 3 cups medium shell pasta
  • ¾ cup sliced dill pickles
  • ⅔ cup diced cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons minced white onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • ½ cup dill pickle juice
For the Dressing:
  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 tablespoons dill pickle juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool completely.
  3. Toss pasta with ½ cup pickle juice and let sit for 5 minutes, then drain.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until smooth.
  5. In a large bowl, combine pasta, pickles, cheese, onion, and fresh dill.
  6. Add dressing and gently mix until evenly coated.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutrient
 Amount
Calories
 290 – 300 kcal
Carbohydrates
 22 – 25 g
Protein
 5 – 7 g
Fat
 18 – 20 g
Saturated Fat
 4 – 6 g
Cholesterol
 20 – 25 mg
Sodium
 600 – 650 mg
Potassium
 90 – 110 mg
Fiber
 1 – 2 g
Sugar
 1 – 2 g
Calcium
 80 – 100 mg
Iron
 0.5 – 1 mg