Tangy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe
A delightful and tangy pasta salad featuring the classic flavors of dill pickles, cheddar cheese, and fresh dill, all tossed in a creamy dressing with a hint of mustard and garlic. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish with grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 oz rotini or elbow pasta
Salad:
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/2 cup diced cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Rinse under cold water.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, pickle juice, mustard, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss pasta, pickles, cheese, onion, and dill with dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, include chopped celery.
- This salad complements grilled meats and is ideal for summer picnics.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
