Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Description
The Dill Pickle Pasta Salad recipe calls for cooking medium pasta shells al dente, cooling them, then soaking briefly in pickle juice to impart pickle flavor into the pasta itself. The mix of sliced pickles, diced cheddar cheese, chopped onion, and fresh dill contributes various textures and layers of flavor, balancing creamy, tangy, and savory notes. The dressing brings together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle juice, and cayenne pepper for subtle heat and tanginess.
The salad is tossed thoroughly with all ingredients and chilled for at least an hour, enabling the flavors to meld. This versatile pasta salad pairs well with barbecues or as a picnic side dish, offering a different take on traditional pasta salads with its dill pickle emphasis.
Ingredients
- ½ pound medium pasta shells about 3 cups
- ¾ cup pickles sliced
- ⅔ cup cheddar cheese diced
- 3 tablespoons onion white, minced
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- ½ cup dill pickle juice
Dressing
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta al dente according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop cooking.
- Toss cold pasta with about ½ cup of pickle juice and set aside for about 5 minutes. Drain & discard pickle juice.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Toss all ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 636mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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