Pasta Salad with Dill Pickles Recipe
This Pasta Salad with Dill Pickles is a creamy and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light lunch. The combination of tangy pickles, savory cheddar cheese, and a zesty dressing creates a refreshing dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1/2 pound dry pasta (about 2 cups of elbow macaroni)
Dill Pickle Salad:
- 3/4 cup diced dill pickles (1–2 large pickles)
- 3/4 cup finely cubed cheddar cheese (3–4 ounces)
- 2.5 oz can sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp pickle juice
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dry dill
- pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until barely al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water until cooled.
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together mayo, pickle juice, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, and cayenne. Chill.
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice pickles, cube cheese, and drain olives.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix pasta, pickles, cheese, olives, and dressing until well coated.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately or chill for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding ingredients like diced bell peppers, red onions, or cooked chicken.
- For a lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Pasta Salad, Dill Pickles, Picnic Side Dish, Potluck Recipe, Easy Salad Recipe
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