Description

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a bright, creamy side dish that combines al dente rotini with tangy diced dill pickles, crisp red onion, and rich cheddar cubes. A simple dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh dill, salt, and pepper ties the flavors together for a refreshing, crunchy bite that shines at summer barbecues, picnics, and potlucks. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe serves six and delivers a perfect balance of dairy richness and pickle zing, making it a crowd‑pleasing favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

8 ounces rotini pasta
1 cup dill pickles, diced
½ cup red onion, diced
1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon dill weed
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, dill pickles, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, dill weed, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well combined.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.

Notes

For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of dill pickles or add a splash of grape juice. The salad can be prepared a day ahead
keep dressing separate if storing longer than 24 hours.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Boiling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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