Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe
Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad loaded with crunchy pickles, cheddar cheese, fresh dill, and a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and easy summer dinners.
Servings 12
Calories 320kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shell pasta
- 2 cups chopped dill pickles
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese cubed
- ½ red onion finely diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup pickle juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, and red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Calories and nutritional data are automatically generated. For best results calculate based on your exact ingredients.
Recipe Notes:
- Extra sharp cheddar gives the salad lots of flavor, but Colby or mild cheddar work great too.
- For even more dill flavor, add an extra splash of pickle juice before serving.
- Fresh dill is recommended, but you can substitute 2 teaspoons dried dill if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal