Description
Creamy Pickle Pasta Salad – theamazingfood is a delightful, tangy dish that will elevate your summer gatherings. This salad features tender shell pasta tossed with crunchy pickles, sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy dressing that perfectly balances flavor and texture. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a casual family dinner, this versatile salad can be enjoyed as a refreshing main course or a savory side. Its simple preparation makes it a must-try recipe for those busy days when you crave something delicious yet effortless.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb shell pasta
- 3/4 cup diced pickles
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 3 tbsp finely diced red onion
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup pickle juice
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the shell pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain and cool.
- Dice pickles, chop dill, and finely dice red onion.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice (first half), Dijon mustard, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with pickles, cheddar cheese, red onion, and fresh dill. Pour dressing over the mixture.
- Toss gently to combine and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg