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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

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This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a tangy, creamy, and flavorful twist on classic pasta salad—loaded with chopped dill pickles, cheddar cheese, red onion, and fresh dill in a cool, pickle-infused dressing. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or make-ahead lunches!

Ingredients

  • Salad Base:
  • 12 oz short pasta (elbow, rotini, shells, or cavatappi)
  • 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pickle juice (from the jar)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • (Optional) 1–2 tbsp extra pickle juice or 1 tsp mustard
  • Optional Add-ins:
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup bacon bits
  • 1/4 cup diced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Toss pasta with 1/4 cup pickle juice and let sit for 10 minutes. Drain again.
  3. Chop the pickles, red onion, cheddar cheese, and fresh dill.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional pickle juice or mustard.
  5. Combine pasta, pickles, cheese, red onion, and dill in a large bowl.
  6. Pour dressing over and toss until fully coated.
  7. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  8. Garnish with extra dill or chopped pickles if desired.

Notes

  • Chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor development.
  • Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
  • Can be made a day ahead—stir well before serving.
  • Customize with spicy pickles, jalapeños, or plant-based ingredients.

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