This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a tangy and creamy delight, perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a refreshing side dish. The combination of crunchy pickles, sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy dressing makes this salad a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:
- pound dry shell pasta about 3 cups
- cup pickles sliced
- cup cheddar cheese diced
- 3 tablespoons white onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- cup pickle juice
- cup mayonnaise
- cup sour cream
- teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 tablespoons pickle juice
- salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
- Boil pasta al dente according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop cooking.
- Toss cold pasta with about cup of pickle juice and set aside for about 5 minutes. Drain and discard pickle juice.
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cayenne pepper, 4 tablespoons of pickle juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and mix well.
- In a large bowl, toss pasta, pickles, cheddar cheese, white onion, and fresh dill with the dressing. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 min Cooking Time: 15 min Total Time: 20 min Kcal: 320 Servings: 8