Description
Dill pickle pasta salad with cheddar cubes is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines colorful pasta, crunchy dill pickles, and creamy cheddar cheese. Tossed in a delightful dressing, this salad is perfect for summer barbecues and potlucks. Its tangy flavor profile and creamy texture make it an irresistible side dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or elbow macaroni
- 1 cup diced dill pickles (sweet or dill based on preference)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese cubes
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp dried dill weed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, dice the dill pickles and red onion into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, pickles, cheddar cheese, and red onion.
- In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, dill weed, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute cheddar with feta or mozzarella for different flavors. Add bell peppers or cooked bacon bits for extra crunch.