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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad: The Creamy Twist You’ll Crave

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a creamy and flavorful dish that's perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 2 cups Rotini Pasta Use other pasta shapes, but rotini is preferred for its texture.
  • 1/3 cup Dill Pickle Juice Substitute with more vinegar if unavailable.
  • 1 cup Chopped Baby Dill Pickles Use any dill pickles, but baby dills are preferred for their size and texture.
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese Other cheeses may be used, but Colby Jack works best in this recipe.
  • 1/2 each White Onion Can substitute with green onions for a milder taste.
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Always use full-fat mayonnaise for best flavor; avoid reduced-fat or Miracle Whip.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Light sour cream can be used as a substitute with good results.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Substitute with dried dill if fresh is not available, though the flavor will differ.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste depending on preference.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to taste depending on preference.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous pinch of salt before tossing in 2 cups of rotini pasta. Cook according to package directions, usually around 8-10 minutes, until tender yet firm to the bite. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to halt the cooking process and prevent it from sticking together.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the rinsed rotini pasta with 1/3 cup of dill pickle juice. Use a spatula or spoon to gently stir, ensuring that each piece of pasta is coated in the tangy juice. Set the bowl aside for about 10 minutes to allow the pasta to absorb some of that delicious pickle flavor.
  3. While the pasta is soaking in pickle juice, chop approximately 1 cup of baby dill pickles, dice up 1 cup of Colby Jack cheese, and finely chop half a white onion.
  4. After the pasta has soaked, return it to the mixing bowl and drain any excess juice. Add the chopped dill pickles, diced cheese, and chopped onion to the pasta. Using a wooden spoon, mix everything thoroughly until every ingredient is well-distributed.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of sour cream, another splash of dill pickle juice, and 2 tablespoons of fresh dill. Mix well until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Pour the freshly made dressing over the pasta mixture, and gently stir until everything is evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a creamier dish, serve immediately after mixing. Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving for best flavor.

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