Description
Transform your gatherings with this delightful Pickle Pasta Salad, a creamy and tangy side dish that is sure to be a hit at potlucks, BBQs, and family dinners. With its unique combination of flavors from sharp cheddar cheese and crunchy dill pickles, this pasta salad offers a refreshing twist on the traditional recipe. It’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing the ingredients to meld beautifully in the refrigerator. Perfect for both kids and adults, this salad is versatile enough to serve as a side or light meal on its own. Enjoy the delightful crunch and creamy texture at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rotini pasta (cooked and drained)
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup mini dill pickles (sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cubed cheddar cheese, sliced dill pickles, and chopped red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 473
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 729mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 34mg