Description
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a tangy and creamy dish that combines shell pasta with crunchy pickles, cheddar cheese, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for picnics and potlucks, this salad is easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound dry shell pasta
- ¾ cup pickles, sliced
- ⅔ cup cheddar cheese, diced
- 3 tablespoons white onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- ½ cup pickle juice
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Marinate Pasta: Toss pasta with ½ cup pickle juice and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and discard pickle juice.
- Prepare Dressing: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, 4 tablespoons pickle juice, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss marinated pasta with pickles, cheese, onion, and dill. Add dressing and mix gently.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, allow the salad to chill overnight.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for desired spice level.
- Add extra vegetables or protein to customize the salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Protein: 9 g