Simple Dill Pickle Pasta Salad – theamazingfood
Dive into summer with this Simple Dill Pickle Pasta Salad – theamazingfood, a refreshing and flavorful side dish perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. This delightful salad combines tender rotini noodles with crisp dill pickles, creamy dressing, and a burst of fresh dill. It’s not only quick to prepare but also highly versatile, making it an ideal companion to grilled meats or as a main course on its own. With its tangy flavors and satisfying texture, this pasta salad is sure to impress your guests while requiring minimal effort in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 16 oz rotini noodles
- 2 cups chopped dill pickles
- 8 oz colby jack cheese, diced
- 1 small white onion, minced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup dill pickle brine
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tbsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini noodles in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle brine, and chopped fresh dill. Mix until smooth.
- Add cooled noodles, diced cheese, minced onion, and chopped pickles to the bowl. Gently mix until all ingredients are thoroughly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg