Description
A tangy and creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad that combines tender pasta with crunchy dill pickles, fresh veggies, and a flavorful dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and pickle juice. Perfect as a refreshing side dish for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches.
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (elbow macaroni or rotini)
Vegetables
- 1 cup dill pickles, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced dill pickles, finely chopped red onion, and shredded carrots to form the vegetable base for the salad.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, garlic powder, dried dill weed, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Pasta and Vegetables: Add the cooled pasta to the bowl containing the vegetables. Pour the prepared dressing over the top of the pasta and vegetables.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together using a spatula or large spoon, ensuring the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and enhances the taste.
- Serve: After chilling, serve the Dill Pickle Pasta Salad cold as a delicious side dish or snack. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use fresh dill pickles with good crunch and flavor.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to lighten the dressing.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor if desired.
- This salad can be made a day ahead; just keep it covered and refrigerated.
- Adjust pickle juice and seasoning according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: dill pickle pasta salad, pasta salad recipe, creamy pasta salad, picnic salad, summer side dish, easy pasta salad
