This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a tangy and creamy delight, perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a refreshing side dish. The combination of crunchy pickles, sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy dressing makes this salad a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
½ pound dry shell pasta (about 3 cups)
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
4 tablespoons pickle juice
salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Boil pasta al dente according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop cooking.
Toss cold pasta with about ½ cup of pickle juice and set aside for about 5 minutes. Drain and discard pickle juice.
Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cayenne pepper, 4 tablespoons of pickle juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and mix well.
In a large bowl, toss pasta, pickles, cheddar cheese, white onion, and fresh dill with the dressing. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Prep Time: 5 min | Cooking Time: 15 min | Total Time: 20 min | Kcal: 320 | Servings: 8
