Ahhh yes — Dill Pickle Pasta Salad 🥒🍝 — tangy, creamy, and a little zesty, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quirky side for burgers. It’s like classic pasta salad got a briny, dill-y upgrade!
Here’s a simple, crowd-pleasing version:
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
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8 oz pasta (rotini, elbow, or shells)
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1 cup diced dill pickles
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½ cup pickle juice (from the jar)
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½ cup mayonnaise
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½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup diced red bell pepper (optional, for color)
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2–3 green onions, thinly sliced
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the pasta
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Boil pasta according to package directions.
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Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Let cool completely.
2️⃣ Make the dressing
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In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and pickle juice.
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Whisk until smooth.
3️⃣ Combine ingredients
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Add cooled pasta, diced pickles, cheese, bell pepper, and green onions to the bowl.
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Stir until everything is coated in the creamy, tangy dressing.
4️⃣ Chill & serve
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Refrigerate at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Tips for the Best Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
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Use crisp dill pickles for the best crunch.
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Add protein: diced ham, cooked bacon, or shredded chicken makes it heartier.
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Extra tang: a splash of vinegar or more pickle juice if you love that dill punch.
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Cheese choice: sharp cheddar works best, but pepper jack or Swiss can be fun twists.
If you want, I can give a “Super Zesty Dill Pickle Pasta Salad” version with an extra pickle punch, a creamy dressing, and crispy toppings — the kind people fight over at potlucks.