Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Description
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad features bow tie pasta combined with cubed cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, red cabbage, and a generous amount of sliced dill pickles. The dressing blends mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh dill, garlic powder, and a touch of pickle juice for a tangy, creamy coating. The salad is chilled before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the pasta to absorb the dressing without becoming mushy. It’s important to cook the pasta al dente or slightly undercooked so it maintains its shape and texture when served cold. This salad offers a unique twist on traditional pasta salads by incorporating dill pickles and fresh dill, giving it a bright, tangy note perfect for warm weather or picnic menus.
Mix all ingredients together after cooling the pasta, then refrigerate until ready to serve. The crisp textures of the cabbage and pickles contrast nicely with the soft pasta and creamy dressing, providing a refreshing option for lunch or potlucks. Keep the salad chilled and do not leave it out more than an hour because of the mayonnaise in the dressing.
For a shortcut, you can substitute the dressing and lettuce with a pre-made Dill Pickle Salad Mix. Refrigerate the salad at least an hour before serving to enhance the flavors and texture.
Ingredients
- 4 cups bow tie pasta 400g
- ½ cup cheddar cheese 65g, cubed
- 1 cup lettuce 75g
- 4 tablespoons red cabbage chopped
- 8 dill pickles sliced, small
- dill small handful, fresh
For the dill dressing:
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon dill pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon dill chopped, fresh
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare pasta as per package instructions, then rinse under cold water to cool.
- Meanwhile, stir all dill dressing ingredients together in a small bowl, then keep in the fridge until ready to use.
- Add the cooked pasta and all remaining ingredients to a bowl and mix well along with the dressing.
- Top with fresh dill.
- Keepin the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- Cook pasta al dente or slightly firm to maintain texture when chilled.
- Chill the salad for at least one hour before serving for best flavor blending.
- Serve cold and avoid leaving the salad out over one hour due to mayonnaise content.
- You can replace the homemade dressing and lettuce with a store-bought Dill Pickle Salad Mix if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 937mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 332IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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