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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Pickles add a pop of tangy flavor to this picnic salad recipe. Dill Pickle Pasta Salad with a fresh dill, cool & creamy dressing.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Servings: 9
Calories: 514 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the salad:
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta (or other shape pasta)
- 1 orange bell pepper diced
- 1 red onion diced
- 8 ounces pepper jack cheese cut into cubes
- 4 dill pickles
- ½ cup real bacon bits
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill weed for garnishing
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well. Pour into an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare the pasta. Bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil, then add in the pasta. Boil pasta according to package directions until it is al dente. Do not overcook the pasta or the salad will be mushy. Drain and rinse under cold water. Refrigerate the cooked pasta while preparing pasta salad ingredients so that it cools down.
- Dice the orange bell pepper and the red onion. Cut the cheese into small cubes. Cut the pickles into small pieces as well.
- Combine the pasta, veggies, cheese, pickles and bacon bits in a large bowl. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh dill.
- Refrigerate until serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
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Notes
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- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 9 (large servings), with 1 serving being 1/9 of the pasta salad. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition Information
Calories
514kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
918mg
(38%)
Potassium
245mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
773IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
237mg
(24%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 514kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 918mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 773IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 237mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.