Description
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a refreshing and tangy dish that captures the essence of summer gatherings. Featuring tender elbow pasta, crunchy dill pickles, and a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and sour cream, this salad is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or casual family dinners. Its vibrant colors and delightful flavors ensure it will be a standout at any table. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, this salad can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Whether served as a side or main dish, Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow pasta
- 1/2 cup dill pickle juice
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (diced)
- 1 cup sliced dill pickles
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons white onion (finely chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with half of the dill pickle juice and let sit for 5 minutes before draining excess liquid.
- In another bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, remaining dill pickle juice, Sriracha, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta with diced cheese, sliced pickles, chopped dill, and onion.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for 4–6 hours before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg