Dill Pickle Pasta Salad (Printable view)

Creamy pasta with dill pickles, sharp cheddar, and fresh herbs, chilled and bursting with flavor.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz rotini pasta
02 - Salt, for boiling water

→ Vegetables & Pickles

03 - 1 1/2 cups dill pickles, diced
04 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
05 - 2/3 cup celery, diced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

→ Cheese

07 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded

→ Dressing

08 - 3/4 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1/4 cup sour cream
10 - 2 tbsp dill pickle juice
11 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
14 - 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste

# How To Make:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced pickles, red onion, celery, cheddar cheese, and fresh dill.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving. Garnish with extra dill if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tangy and creamy flavor
  • Great for picnics and potlucks
02 -
  • Contains milk and eggs allergens
  • May contain gluten; use gluten-free pasta if needed
03 -
  • Rinse pasta under cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to meld flavors
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