Description
This Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad combines the delightful flavors of dill pickles, cheese, and creamy dressing for a quick and delicious meal that’s perfect for gatherings or a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked small shell pasta, cooled
- 1 cup dill pickle slices, chopped
- 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
Instructions
- Cook the small shell pasta according to the package instructions until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cooled.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped dill pickles, and cubed cheddar cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and dill pickle juice until smooth.
- Mix the fresh chopped dill into the dressing mixture.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently until everything is coated evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to enhance the flavor.
- Garnish with additional chopped pickles and fresh dill before serving, if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
Add cooked bacon or chicken for more protein.
This salad can be made a day ahead for better flavor development.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg