Dill pickle pasta salad is a surprising dish on flavor and how easy it is to make. A blend of textures will a creamy dressing mixed with crunchy pickles.
Looking to add a tangy twist to your summer gatherings? Look no further than this recipe for dill pickle pasta salad. Packed with zesty flavors and refreshing crunch, this salad is the perfect addition to any outdoor gathering or picnic.
Made with al dente pasta, crisp dill pickles, cubes of cheese, and a tangy dressing, this dish strikes the perfect balance between savory and tangy.
Not only is this salad incredibly delicious, but it is also easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this flavorful dish in no time. So, grab your apron and get ready to impress your guests with this dill pickle pasta salad.
How To Make Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Ingredients needed
- Rotini pasta or shells
- Dill pickles
- Cheddar cheese
- Dill
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Mustard
- White vinegar
- Granulated sugar
Quick tips for the recipe
- This is a great recipe to make ahead but do not add the dressing until ready to serve. The pasta will soak up the dressing the longer it sits and overtime it can take away how creamy the salad is.
- Make the dressing a day ahead. The dressing is really the key to salads. Any homemade dressing should sit in the fridge for at least a day for the best flavor.
- For the cheese, I bought a block of cheese and diced it up myself into little bite sized cubes. This way I could control the perfect size cubes that I wanted for the salad.
Making the dill pickle pasta salad
- To start, make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together then cover and place in the refrigerator.
- Now, prep the ingredients and chop everything you need. Make the pasta according to the directions on the package.
- In a large bowl, add the chopped pickles, cheese cubes, chopped dill and the cooled pasta. Then, pour the dressing over everything and mix well.
- Lastly, add salt and pepper to taste.
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 4 ounce cheddar cheese, cubed
- 8 ounces rotini or shell pasta, dry
- salt and peppe to taste
Dressing
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- To start, make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together then cover and place in the refrigerator.
- Now, prep the ingredients and chop everything you need. Make the pasta according to the directions on the package.
- In a large bowl, add the chopped pickles, cheese cubes, chopped dill and the cooled pasta. Then, pour the dressing over everything and mix well.
- Lastly, add salt and pepper to taste.
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.