Description
This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a tangy and creamy dish that combines the flavors of dill pickles, cheddar cheese, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad:
- 1/2 pound medium shells (about 3 cups)
- 3/4 cup sliced pickles
- 2/3 cup diced cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons minced white onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup dill pickle juice
Dressing:
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- Marinate Pasta: Toss pasta with 1/2 cup pickle juice and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and discard juice.
- Prepare Dressing: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, cayenne pepper, pickle juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss pasta, pickles, cheese, onion, and dill. Add dressing and mix well.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 296
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 636mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
