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