Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a zesty and creamy dish that combines the flavors of pickles, cheddar cheese, and fresh dill. Perfect as a refreshing side for gatherings or a light meal, it offers a delightful crunch and tangy taste that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound dry shell pasta (about 3 cups)
- ¾ cup sliced pickles
- ⅔ cup diced cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons finely diced white onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons pickle juice
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the shell pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Toss the cooled pasta with ½ cup of pickle juice. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, then drain and discard the pickle juice.
- In a small bowl, mix together ⅓ cup sour cream, ⅔ cup mayonnaise, 4 tablespoons pickle juice, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, sliced pickles, diced cheddar cheese, finely diced white onion, and fresh dill.
- Toss the pasta mixture with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg