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Simple Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Simple Dill Pickle Pasta Salad: A Creamy Summer Side Delight

This Simple Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a creamy, tangy, and delicious side perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 18 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta can swap with penne or shell pasta
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill or 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 cup White Onion finely diced, can use green onions
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese diced, can swap for cheddar
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or plain yogurt as substitute
  • 3 tbsp Dill Pickle Brine adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Salt season to preference
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper adjust according to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely dice the Colby Jack cheese and onion, and chop the dill pickles into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Measure out the fresh dill and set it aside.
Cooking Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook for 7-8 minutes until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander.
Cooling Pasta
  1. Rinse the drained rotini under cold running water for about 30 seconds to stop the cooking.
  2. Place cooled pasta in a large mixing bowl.
Brining Pasta
  1. While pasta is warm, pour dill pickle brine over the pasta and gently toss.
Making Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and additional dill pickle brine. Season with salt and pepper.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the diced cheese, chopped pickles, and minced onion to the brined pasta.
  2. Pour the dressing over and fold until well combined.
Chilling Salad
  1. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 to 3 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served chilled; flavors improve over time. Customize with your favorite veggies for added crunch.

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