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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a creamy, tangy, and crunchy summertime side dish that combines rotini pasta, cheddar cheese, chopped dill pickles, and a flavorful homemade dressing. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or picnics, this crowd-pleasing pasta salad is a bold twist on a classic favorite—made for pickle lovers!

Ingredients

  • Rotini pasta
  • Diced dill pickles
  • Cheddar cheese cubes (or Colby Jack, Pepper Jack)
  • Sweet yellow onion (like Vidalia)
  • Green onion (or red onion)
  • Fresh dill (or dried dill substitute)
  • Mayonnaise
  • Sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
  • Dill pickle juice
  • Onion powder
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • Chipotle powder (optional)
  • Optional Add-ins: Cherry tomatoes, Fresh parsley or extra dill for garnish, Hot sauce or horseradish for extra punch

Instructions

  1. Boil rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add chopped dill pickles, cheese cubes, sweet onion, green onion, and dill to the pasta. Toss gently to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle juice, onion powder, dill, salt, pepper, and chipotle powder.
  4. Pour dressing over the pasta salad and stir until evenly coated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance flavors.

Notes

  • Use dried dill if fresh isn’t available (⅓ the amount).
  • For lower fat, use light mayo and Greek yogurt.
  • Add cherry tomatoes or spicy cheese for variation.
  • Stir in extra pickle juice if the salad thickens after chilling.

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