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Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Close-up of creamy Dill pickle pasta salad made with rotini pasta, green pickle pieces, and yellow bell pepper chunks.
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Make this tangy, creamy dill pickle pasta salad for your next gathering. It features crunchy pickles and sharp cheddar for a unique side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup pickle juice
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup dill pickle chips, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse immediately with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pickle juice, yellow mustard, white vinegar, sugar, black pepper, and salt until smooth. This is your dressing base.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, cubed cheddar cheese, chopped dill pickle chips, finely chopped red onion, and fresh dill to the dressing.
  4. Gently fold all ingredients together until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving at your potluck or gathering.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, reserve a few pickle chips to chop and fold in just before serving.
  • If you prefer a tangier dressing, increase the pickle juice by one tablespoon.
  • This salad tastes best when made the day before serving.

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