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Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

A close-up of creamy pickle pasta salad made with rotini pasta, green relish, and topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
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This recipe delivers a tangy, creamy pasta salad featuring the distinct flavor of dill pickles. It is a simple, quick side dish perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 1 cup dill pickle relish (drained)
  • 1 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup pickle juice (from the jar)
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse immediately with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. While the pasta cools, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, yellow mustard, dried dill weed, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, drained dill pickle relish, chopped dill pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta mixture. Fold gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld.
  6. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh chopped dill, if using.

Notes

  • For an extra tangy flavor, add an extra tablespoon of pickle juice to the dressing.
  • You can substitute rotini with elbow macaroni or bowtie pasta.
  • Make this ahead of time; it tastes better the next day.
  • If you prefer a lighter dressing, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.

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