Description
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a delightful, tangy twist on a classic pasta salad. Combining creamy pasta with the zesty punch of dill pickles, this dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or a refreshing side for any meal.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni or any short pasta
1 cup dill pickles, diced
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons dill weed (fresh or dried)
1 tablespoon pickle juice (from the pickle jar)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced pickles, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, dill weed, and pickle juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently until well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- If the salad becomes dry after storing, you can add a little extra pickle juice or mayo to freshen it up.
- For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg