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Tangy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe

Tangy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling time)
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling, Tossing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Tangy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish perfect for summer gatherings and barbecue meals. This creamy, tangy salad features rotini pasta tossed with dill pickles, cheddar cheese, red onion, and a zesty dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh dill. Chilled to blend the flavors, it’s an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing salad with a delightful balance of tang and creaminess.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 12 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups dill pickles, chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pickle juice (divided)
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Cook the rotini pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and immediately toss it with 1/4 cup of the pickle juice to infuse flavor. Let it cool for 10 minutes to absorb the tangy notes.
  2. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, chopped dill pickles, cheddar cheese cubes, and finely diced red onion. Stir to mix the ingredients evenly.
  3. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, the remaining 1/4 cup pickle juice, fresh chopped dill, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and well combined.
  4. Toss Everything Together: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure all the ingredients are coated evenly with the creamy, tangy dressing.
  5. Chill Before Serving: Cover the pasta salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the salad to chill properly for the best taste.

Notes

  • For extra tang and a bit of spice, add chopped banana peppers or a splash of vinegar to the salad.
  • This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled burgers, barbecue dishes, or as a standalone side during warm weather meals.
  • You can make this salad a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator to save time and enhance the flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 570 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg

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