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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is creamy, tangy, and loaded with pickles, pasta, fresh dill, and creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups dill pickles sliced
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 1/4 red onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • For the Creamy Dill Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water until completely cooled to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
  3. Transfer the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the sliced dill pickles, diced celery, red onion, and fresh dill to the bowl with the pasta.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  6. Pour the creamy dill dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Cover and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors can blend together.
  8. Toss again before serving and garnish with extra pickle slices or fresh dill if desired.

Notes

  • Cook pasta just until al dente so it stays firm after chilling.
  • Rinse pasta under cold water to cool it quickly and prevent sticking.
  • Use refrigerated dill pickles for the best crunchy texture and flavor.
  • Pickle juice adds extra tanginess and flavor to the dressing.
  • Chill the salad before serving for the best taste.
  • Add extra pickle juice if you prefer a stronger pickle flavor.
  • Fresh dill gives the salad a brighter and fresher flavor.