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Mouthwatering Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

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This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a creamy, tangy twist on the classic pasta salad, loaded with crunchy pickles, fresh dill, and tender pasta. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or as a zesty make-ahead side dish.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz short pasta (rotini, shells, or elbow macaroni)
  • 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pickle juice (from the jar)
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded (optional)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 2 tsp dried dill)
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, chopped pickles, red onion, cheddar cheese (if using), and fresh dill to the bowl with the dressing.
  4. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors develop and dressing thicken.

Notes

  • Use spicy or bread-and-butter pickles for a flavor variation.
  • Swap mayo with more Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • If salad dries out after chilling, refresh with a splash of pickle juice or mayo.
  • Dried dill can be used—about 1/3 the amount of fresh dill.
  • Cheese is optional and can be skipped for a lighter version.

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