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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad: A Creamy Summer Delight

This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a creamy, crunchy side perfect for summer gatherings, blending the tang of dill pickles with pasta for a refreshing dish.
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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 Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Preferred shape for capturing dressing.
For the Salad
  • 1/3 cup Dill Pickle Juice Use juice from the jar.
  • 1 cup Chopped Baby Dill Pickles Recommended for best taste.
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese Mild flavor, can substitute with another cheese.
  • 1/2 cup White Onion Use for its mild sweetness.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Full-fat recommended for rich flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Light sour cream can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Or use dried dill if fresh is unavailable.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
  1. Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Return the warm pasta to the bowl and stir in the dill pickle juice. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
  3. Finely chop the baby dill pickles, Colby Jack cheese, and white onion into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Drain the marinated pasta again, then gently fold in the chopped ingredients until evenly mixed.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, extra dill pickle juice, salt, pepper, and fresh dill.
  6. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and fold together gently until everything is well-coated.
  7. Cover the salad and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving for optimal flavor, or serve immediately if in a hurry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients enhance flavor. Undercooking pasta helps maintain texture. Adjust dressing with pickle juice if thickened during refrigeration. Allows for various add-ins like bacon or diced vegetables.

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