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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad: Creamy, Crunchy Summer Delight

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a creamy and crunchy side perfect for summer gatherings, combining dill pickles and pasta in a delightful mix.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Rotini or shells Feel free to swap for gluten-free pasta if needed.
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Dill pickles Chopped.
  • 1/2 cup Red onion Diced.
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese Cubed.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh dill Finely chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Dill pickle juice Vital for soaking the pasta.
  • 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt Non-fat or full-fat.
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • Salt and pepper Added to taste.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then toss with dill pickle juice and let sit.
  2. Combine yogurt, sour cream, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Mix the cooled pasta with dill pickles, red onion, cheddar cheese, and fresh dill.
  4. Fold the dressing into the pasta mixture until evenly coated.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pasta salad is best when allowed to chill overnight and can be customized with additional ingredients as desired.

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