Are you a pickle lover? Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish for you! It's a fun twist on a traditional pasta salad, with pasta, cheese, and tangy dill pickles all mixed together in a creamy dressing.
This pasta salad is a perfect side dish for a summer picnic, your next potluck, or for barbecue parties. Preparing Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a breeze! You can make it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge until you're ready to eat. This lets all the yummy flavors mix together perfectly.
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a hit with anyone who loves dill pickles and pasta. Its cool taste and creamy feel make it a standout dish for any get-together.
Please let us know in the comments and ratings below if you tried this pasta salad!
Try some of our other favorite side dishes, such as Pea, Ranch, and Bacon Pasta Salad, Easy Macaroni Salad, Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad, or Creamy Cucumber Onion Tomato Salad.
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Ingredients for Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
- rotini pasta, bowtie pasta or fusilli pasta
- dill pickles
- dill pickle juice
- sour cream
- mayonnaise
- cheddar cheese cubes
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- black pepper
- dill weed (dried or fresh)
FAQs
Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a refreshing and tangy pasta salad featuring cooked pasta tossed with a creamy dressing flavored with dill pickles, along with a variety of vegetables and seasonings.
Absolutely! You can adjust the ingredients based on your taste preferences. For example, you can add ingredients like diced bell peppers, shredded carrots, or cooked chicken for extra flavor and texture. You can also vary the amount of dill pickle juice and dill seasoning to suit your taste.
Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish at picnics, barbecues, or potlucks. It pairs well with grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a light lunch on its own. Garnish with additional fresh dill or chopped pickles before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
Top Tips
- Choose a type of pasta like fusilli, rotini, small shells or mini bowties that can hold the dressing and ingredients well. Cook the pasta until al dente to ensure it retains a slight bite.
- Rinse the pasta: After cooking the pasta, rinse it under cold water to remove excess starch and stop the cooking process. This will help prevent the pasta from becoming mushy.
- Let it chill: Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. This also helps to enhance the taste and texture.
- If possible, use fresh dill for the best flavor. I cannot always find fresh dill or have the herb readily grown in my kitchen, so you can use dried dill in place of fresh. If you use dried, reduce the amount added to the salad.
- Taste the salad before serving and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or pickle juice to suit your taste preferences.
- Be mindful of leftovers: If you have leftovers, store the pasta salad in an airtight container or covered tightly with plastic wrap in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for a couple of days, but keep in mind that the texture of the pasta may change slightly over time.
How to make Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
- Cook pasta according to the package directions until it is al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, onion powder, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced dill pickles, and cheese cubes.
- Pour creamy dressing over the pasta and gently stir until everything is coated. The dressing will be runny and soak into the pasta for even more flavor.
- Before serving, give the pasta salad a quick stir and adjust the seasoning, if needed. You can garnish with fresh dill or pickles if desired. Serve cold and enjoy!
Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 oz pasta (rotini, shells)
- 2 cups dill pickles, diced
- ⅓ cup pickle juice
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed small
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2-3 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 2-3 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ - 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, onion powder, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced dill pickles, and cheese cubes.
- Pour creamy dressing over the pasta and gently stir until everything is coated. The dressing will be runny and soak into the pasta for even more flavor.
- Before serving, give the pasta salad a quick stir and adjust the seasoning, if needed. You can garnish with fresh dill or pickles if desired. Serve cold and enjoy!
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