Description
Discover the refreshing taste of Simple Dill Pickle Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that combines tender rotini noodles with crunchy dill pickles and a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or casual family dinners, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that appeals to both kids and adults. With its unique blend of flavors and textures, it’s an easy recipe you can whip up in just 25 minutes. Ideal as a side dish or light main course, this pasta salad is sure to elevate any gathering. Plus, it’s make-ahead friendly—let it chill in the fridge to enhance the flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini noodles
- 2 cups chopped small dill pickles
- 8 oz diced colby jack cheese
- 1 small white onion, minced
- 1/3 cup brine from dill pickles
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Fresh dill
Instructions
- Cook rotini noodles in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle brine, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked noodles with dill pickles, colby jack cheese, and minced onion. Pour the dressing over the top and gently fold to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg