Description
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a refreshing and tangy dish perfect for any gathering. This creamy salad combines the zesty flavor of dill pickles with tender rotini pasta, creating a delightful side or light meal. The creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and sour cream provides a luscious coating that enhances the crunchy pickles and Colby Jack cheese, making every bite a burst of flavor. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this salad is also make-ahead friendly, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully when chilled. Whether served at picnics, barbecues, or casual family dinners, Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is sure to be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup dill pickle juice
- 2 cups chopped baby dill pickles
- 8 oz Colby Jack cheese (cubed)
- 1 small white onion (finely chopped)
- Fresh dill
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with dill pickle juice.
- Chop pickles, cheese, and onion; add them to the pasta mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, remaining dill pickle juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad; stir gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg