Description
Dill pickle pasta salad is a refreshing and tangy twist on traditional pasta dishes, perfect for summer barbecues or potlucks. This vibrant salad combines creamy dressing with crunchy dill pickles, fresh herbs, and colorful vegetables for a delightful explosion of flavor in every bite. Easy to prepare and even more enjoyable to eat, this dish will have your guests coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup dill pickles, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Add Fresh Ingredients: Stir in diced dill pickles, red onion, and fresh dill into the dressing.
- Combine: Once pasta has cooled, fold it into the dressing mixture until well coated.
- Chill & Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added protein, consider including grilled chicken or chickpeas. - Feel free to swap in cherry tomatoes or olives for extra flavor. - This salad can be made a day ahead; it tastes even better after chilling overnight.