Pin Recipe A tangy creamy pasta salad bursting with dill pickles cheddar and fresh herbs perfect for picnics and potlucks.
This pasta salad quickly became my favorite summer side dish thanks to its refreshing taste and easy preparation.
Ingredients
- Pasta: 12 oz (340 g) budget rotini pasta Salt for boiling water
- Vegetables & Pickles: 1 1/2 cups (225 g) dill pickles diced 1/2 cup (60 g) red onion finely diced 2/3 cup (90 g) celery diced 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh dill chopped
- Cheese: 1 cup (115 g) sharp cheddar cheese cubed or shredded
- Dressing: 3/4 cup (180 ml) mayonnaise 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream 2 tbsp (30 ml) dill pickle juice 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl combine the cooled pasta diced pickles red onion celery cheddar cheese and fresh dill.
- Step 3:
- In a separate bowl whisk together mayonnaise sour cream pickle juice Dijon mustard garlic powder black pepper and salt until smooth.
- Step 4:
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Step 5:
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Step 6:
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving. Garnish with extra dill if desired.
Pin Recipe This dish is a staple at our family picnics bringing smiles and happy memories with every bite.
Notes
Add cooked bacon or sliced hard boiled eggs for extra protein Best served chilled can be made up to a day in advance
Required Tools
Large pot Colander Large mixing bowl Whisk Cutting board & knife
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheddar cheese sour cream mayonnaise) Eggs (mayonnaise possibly in pasta) May contain gluten (rotini pasta) use gluten free pasta if needed Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens
Pin Recipe This dill pickle pasta salad is quick to prepare and sure to be a crowd pleaser.