5.0 from 12 votes
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a tangy and creamy side dish packed with crunchy dill pickles, sharp cheddar cheese, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or picnics, it’s a refreshing and flavorful addition to any meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 411 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces short pasta rotini or other
- 1 cup dill pickles chopped
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese cut into small cubes
- ½ cup black olives sliced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup pickle juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped or 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, fresh dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta, chopped dill pickles, red onion, cheddar cheese, and sliced black olives (if using) to the bowl with the dressing. Toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
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Notes
- Rinse the pasta under cold water after cooking to stop the cooking process and keep it firm.
- Chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- If the salad seems dry after chilling, add a bit more mayonnaise, sour cream, or pickle juice to refresh it.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
411kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
767mg
(32%)
Potassium
184mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
419IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
184mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 411kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 767mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 419IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.