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Creamy pickle pasta salad in a bowl, topped with vibrant zesty onion relish.

Pickle Pasta Salad with Zesty Onion Relish


  • Total Time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling)
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This creamy, tangy, and crunchy pickle pasta salad features a zesty onion relish and fresh dill, perfect for any gathering.


Ingredients

Scale

12 oz (340 g) rotini or bow-tie pasta
1 cup dill pickle slices, chopped
¼ cup dill pickle juice
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 small red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 2 tsp dried dill)
1 celery stalk, finely diced
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste


Instructions

Step 1: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water to cool, then set aside.
Step 2: While the pasta cooks and cools, finely chop the dill pickle slices, red onion, and celery stalk. Aim for small, uniform pieces for the best texture and distribution.
Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and dill pickle juice until completely smooth and well combined. Fold in the chopped fresh dill.
Step 4: Add the cooled pasta, chopped dill pickles, finely diced red onion, and finely diced celery to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 5: Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Start with a pinch and adjust as needed. Stir gently once more.
Step 6: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pickle pasta salad for at least 1 hour, or preferably longer, to allow the flavors to meld and deepen. Stir again before serving.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or a dash of smoked paprika to the dressing.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook (Assembly)
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg
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