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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Tangy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad for Ultimate Summer Refreshment

This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a creamy and tangy delight, perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks.
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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: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Full-fat recommended
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Optional but recommended
  • 1/3 cup Dill Pickle Juice Essential for flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Baby Dill Pickles Diced
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese Cubed
  • 1/2 cup White Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Or 1 tbsp dried

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowls
  • Large spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the rotini pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Toss cooled pasta with dill pickle juice and let soak for about 10 minutes.
  3. Prepare mix-ins: dice pickles, cube cheese, and chop onion.
  4. Combine soaked pasta with diced pickles, cheese, and onion.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle juice, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Pour dressing over pasta mix and gently toss to coat.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare salad a day in advance for best flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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