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Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad: The Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser Side Dish

A mound of creamy pickle pasta salad featuring elbow macaroni, yellow peppers, pickles, and topped generously with fresh dill.
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Make this creamy, tangy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad for your next BBQ or potluck. It combines tender pasta, sharp cheddar cheese, and crunchy dill pickles in a rich dressing, making it a favorite make-ahead summer side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice (reserved from the jar)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta well and rinse briefly with cold water to stop cooking. Place the cooled pasta in a large bowl.
  2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 cup of dill pickle juice, fresh dill, celery seed, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Add the chopped dill pickles, cubed cheddar cheese, and diced red onion to the bowl with the pasta.
  4. Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta and mix gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Cover the bowl and chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld.
  6. Taste before serving and add a pinch more salt or pepper if needed.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, add 1/2 cup of finely diced celery when mixing the salad.
  • This salad tastes best when made at least 4 hours ahead, or even the day before your event.
  • If you prefer a lighter dressing, substitute half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.

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