Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
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This easy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is made with a delicious combination of tangy dill pickles, creamy dressing, savory cheese, and tender pasta. It’s the perfect summer side dish for parties, potlucks, and casual weeknight dinners.
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe
Get ready to pucker up, pickle fans, because this pasta salad is about to become your new summer obsession! We start with tender pasta and savory chunks of cheese, mixed with a cool and creamy dressing. But the real star of the show are crunchy dill pickles that wake up the flavors, giving the pasta the perfect tangy kick!
This is one of my favorite summer side sides because this salad truly has it all. It has simple yet delicious ingredients and an incredible combination of creamy and crispy textures. But what I love most is that it’s such a breeze to whip up.
And the best part is that it transports perfectly, which is why I love bringing this to summer picnics and potlucks. If you’re serious about dill pickle recipes, you should also try this Dill Pickle Dip and these Pickles in a Blanket.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Lots of dill pickle flavor: This salad has fresh dill weed, pickles and a splash of pickle juice. It’s the ultimate side for dill pickle fans.
- A breeze to make: With just a few simple ingredients and 20 minutes of prep time, this pasta dish is as easy as it is delicious.
- Easy to transport: Whether you’re headed to a beach or a picnic in the park, this salad is a convenient and delicious on-the-go dish.
Ingredients
- Cellentani pasta
- Sour cream
- Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
- Dill
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Diced dill pickles
- Pickle Juice
- Cheese cubes (your choice)
- Fresh dill
How to Make This Pasta Salad
Step 1. Cook the pasta according to the package. Set it aside and let it cool.
Step 2. Add the sour cream, mayo, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, dill pickle juice, and diced pickles to a large mixing bowl.
Step 3. Mix until everything is well combined.
Step 4. In a separate large bowl, add the cooled pasta and cheese cubes.
Step 5. Combine the two bowls into one serving bowl and mix until well combined.
Step 6. Top with fresh dill and serve.
Storage Instructions
This pasta salad will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 3–4 days. I don’t recommend freezing leftovers because it tends to separate and become grainy when frozen.
Variations and Add-ins
- Pasta: You can use just about any type of pasta you prefer. Bowtie pasta, rotini pasta, ziti or any short pasta all work great for this recipe.
- Cheese: I used Colby jack cheese, but you can use pepper Jack or mild or sharp cheddar cheese.
- Bacon: Add crispy bacon bits to give this a smoky, savory twist.
- Veggies: Feel free to add chopped red onion, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, or olives for extra flavor and texture.
- Hard-boiled eggs: Chopped hard-boiled eggs will add protein and a creamy texture.
- Other fresh herbs: Feel free to try other herbs like fresh parsley, chives or even a little fresh basil.
- Spicy add-ins: For a kick of heat, add a splash of hot sauce, a pinch of red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper or a little siracha sauce.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! You can make and store this up to several days in advance.
Though it’s not necessary, rinsing it under cold water stops the cooking, helping to keep the al dente texture.
This recipe focuses on the tanginess of dill pickles but you can use sweet pickles if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
More Delicious Summer Side Dish Recipes
- Easy Baked Beans With Bacon
- Broccoli Salad with Craisins
- Fruit Salad With Cool Whip
- Easy Grape Salad
- Mango Corn Salsa
- Black Bean & Corn Salsa
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups cellentani pasta cooked
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 cup dill pickles diced
- 1 cup cheese cubes your choice
- fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package. Set it aside and let it cool.2 cups cellentani pasta
- Add the sour cream, mayo, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, dill pickle juice, and diced pickles to a large mixing bowl.½ cup sour cream, ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon dill, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 cup dill pickles, 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- Mix until everything is well combined.
- In a separate large bowl, add the cooled pasta and cheese cubes.1 cup cheese cubes, 2 cups cellentani pasta
- Combine the two bowls into one serving bowl and mix until well combined.
- Top with fresh dill and serve.fresh dill for garnish
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