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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

A creamy, tangy pasta salad loaded with crunchy dill pickles, cheddar cheese, and a rich dill dressing. Perfect for summer BBQs!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Mix-ins
  • 16 oz rotini pasta or fusilli
  • 1.5 cups dill pickles roughly chopped
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese cubed
  • 0.5 cup white onion finely diced
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill finely chopped
Creamy Dill Dressing
  • 0.75 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 0.25 cup dill pickle juice from the jar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Drain pasta and immediately rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool and drain well.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat.
  5. Fold in the chopped dill pickles, cubed cheddar cheese, diced onion, and fresh dill. Stir until evenly distributed.
  6. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Give the salad a final toss before serving. Add a splash of pickle juice if it seems too dry.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Do not freeze.