Description
Dill pickle pasta salad is a refreshing and zesty dish that combines the crunch of dill pickles with creamy dressing and tender pasta. Perfect for summer gatherings, this salad brings together vibrant flavors and textures, making it a standout at any potluck or family dinner. Easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser, this delightful recipe is sure to evoke fond memories of sunny picnics and backyard barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or shell pasta
- 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped (preferably English)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the dill pickles, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, salt, pepper, and fresh dill until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped vegetables. Add the dressing and mix gently until well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg