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Simple Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450
A tangy and creamy pasta salad packed with dill pickles and fresh herbs, perfect for picnics and gatherings.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 16 oz rotini noodles (Cook according to package instructions.)

Dill pickles

  • 2 cups chopped small dill pickles

Cheese

  • 8 oz colby jack cheese, diced (Feel free to substitute with another cheese.)

White onion

  • 1 small white onion, minced

Brine from dill pickles

  • 1/3 cup brine from dill pickles

Mayonnaise

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

Sour cream

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Dill

  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (Or use 1 tbsp dried dill.)

Salt

  • 1/4 tsp salt (Adjust according to taste.)

Black pepper

  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper (Adjust according to taste.)

Instructions 

  • Cook the rotini noodles according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked noodles, chopped pickles, diced cheese, minced onion, and chopped dill.
  • Mix in mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle brine, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir until well combined and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the salad sit in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pasta, Pickles