Description
Experience the delightful combination of flavors in this Pickle Pasta Salad. It’s easy to prepare with rotini, sharp cheddar, and zesty pickles, making it an ideal dish for picnics or quick dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rotini pasta, cooked and drained
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1 cup of mini dill pickles, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cubed cheese, sliced pickles, and chopped onion.
- In a separate mixing bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk the dressing until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine completely.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve cold.
Notes
This salad tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
Feel free to add other ingredients like bell peppers or celery for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 584mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg