Dill Pickle Pasta Salad (Print Version)

Creamy pasta tossed with tangy pickles, sharp cheddar, and fresh herbs for a refreshing side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz rotini pasta
02 - Salt, as needed for boiling water

→ Vegetables & Pickles

03 - 1 1/2 cups diced dill pickles
04 - 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
05 - 2/3 cup diced celery
06 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

→ Cheese

07 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded

→ Dressing

08 - 3/4 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1/4 cup sour cream
10 - 2 tbsp dill pickle juice
11 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
14 - 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
02 - In a large bowl, mix together the cooled pasta, diced dill pickles, red onion, celery, cheddar cheese, and fresh dill.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until the dressing is smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Tangy and creamy flavor combination
  • Perfect for picnics and potlucks
02 -
  • For extra pickle flavor add more pickle juice or chopped pickles
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option
03 -
  • Rinse pasta under cold water to stop cooking and cool evenly
  • Let salad chill for at least 1 hour to develop flavors
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