Delicious Dill Pickle Pasta Salad: A Make-Ahead Crowd-Pleaser
This tangy and creamy pasta salad combines rotini, sharp cheddar, and dill pickles in a garlicky pickle juice dressing. Perfect for picnics or potlucks, it’s a make-ahead dish that balances briny, cheesy, and fresh flavors for a hearty, no-fuss meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: salads
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 cups rotini pasta
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup mini dill pickles
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
¾ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
Cook rotini pasta al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
Dice sharp cheddar into ½-inch cubes.
Toss pasta, cheddar cubes, mini pickles, and chopped red onion in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, and salt.
Add dressing to the pasta mixture and combine until evenly coated.
Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Chill for up to 24 hours for better flavor absorption.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Add chopped bell peppers or relish for extra crunch.
Substitute Gouda or another sharp cheese for cheddar if preferred.
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