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Simple Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Zesty Simple Dill Pickle Pasta Salad for Summer Fun

This Simple Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is vibrant and easy to prepare, making it perfect for summer picnics and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 18 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Substitute with penne or shells if desired.
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles Can substitute with sweet pickles.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Can use dried dill (reduce amount to one-third).
  • 1/2 cup White Onion Green onions can be used as a substitute.
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese Cheddar is a good alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Plain yogurt can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/3 cup Dill Pickle Brine Adjust the amount to suit taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • colander
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Dice the Colby Jack cheese into small cubes, mince the white onion finely, and chop the dill pickles into bite-sized pieces. Measure out the fresh dill.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for about 7-8 minutes until al dente.
  3. Drain the pasta and rinse under cool water for about 30 seconds.
  4. Mix in 1/3 cup of dill pickle brine into the warm pasta.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and the remaining dill pickle brine. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Fold in chopped dill pickles, diced cheese, and minced onion into the brined pasta. Pour the creamy dressing over and mix gently.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the pasta salad for optimal flavor fusion, and feel free to customize with proteins or veggies.

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