Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
This tangy and creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish for pickle lovers! Packed with sharp white cheddar, fresh herbs, and the bold flavor of dill pickles, it’s a crowd-pleaser at BBQs, potlucks, or any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dry rotini pasta
- 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, cubed
- 2 cups diced dill pickles, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus extra for garnish
- ¾ cup mayonnaise (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅔ cup pickle juice (from the pickle jar)
- ½ white onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool completely.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cubed cheese, diced dill pickles, chopped dill, and chives.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, minced onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour before serving to enhance the flavors.
- For an extra tangy kick, toss the salad with an additional ¼–½ cup of pickle juice before serving.
- Garnish with extra diced pickles, fresh dill, and chives. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Use your favorite pickle variety for a unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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