Description
This Simple Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is vibrant and easy to prepare, making it perfect for summer picnics and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Rotini Pasta
- 1 cup Dill Pickles
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill
- 1/2 cup White Onion
- 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/3 cup Dill Pickle Brine
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Step 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.
- Step 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.
- Step 3: Drain the pasta and rinse under cool water for about 30 seconds.
- Step 4: Mix in 1/3 cup of dill pickle brine into the warm pasta.
- Step 5: In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and the remaining dill pickle brine. Whisk until smooth.
- Step 6: Fold in chopped dill pickles, diced cheese, and minced onion into the brined pasta. Pour the creamy dressing over and mix gently.
- Step 7: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
Notes
Chill the pasta salad for optimal flavor fusion, and feel free to customize with proteins or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: pasta salad, dill pickle, summer side dish, easy recipe