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Easy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe for Pickle Lovers

Creamy dill pickle pasta salad recipe with rotini pasta, cucumbers, and fresh dill

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This dill pickle pasta salad recipe is creamy, tangy, and loaded with real dill flavor. A bold, make-ahead side perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weekday lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups medium shell pasta
  • ¾ cup sliced dill pickles
  • ⅔ cup diced cheddar cheese
  • 3 tbsp minced white onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • ½ cup pickle juice
  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 4 tbsp dill pickle juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • 1. Boil the pasta until al dente. Rinse with cold water.
  • 2. Toss pasta with ½ cup pickle juice. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drain.
  • 3. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, cayenne, and 4 tbsp pickle juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 4. In a large bowl, combine pasta, pickles, cheese, onion, and dill.
  • 5. Pour dressing over the top and gently mix to combine.
  • 6. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use baby dill pickles for maximum crunch and visual appeal.

Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter version.

Tastes even better the next day after chilling overnight.

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