Pickle Pasta Salad
Transform your gatherings with this delightful Pickle Pasta Salad, a creamy and tangy dish that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or family dinners, this salad combines tender rotini pasta with sharp cheddar cheese, zesty mini dill pickles, and a rich dressing made from mayonnaise and sour cream. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and ideal for make-ahead convenience, it allows flavors to meld beautifully when chilled. Serve it as a side dish or a light main course; this versatile salad fits seamlessly into any meal plan. Enjoy the unique taste of dill pickles that brings a refreshing twist to your gatherings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups rotini pasta (cooked and drained)
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup mini dill pickles (sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Cube the cheddar cheese and chop the mini dill pickles and red onion while the pasta cooks.
- Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse with cold water. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, cubed cheese, sliced pickles, and chopped onion.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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