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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe

Dill pickle lovers unite with this tasty and easy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad with an easy five-ingredient dressing, dill pickles, cheddar cheese, and fresh dill.  This perfect side dish is great for potlucks, picnics, barbecues, and family reunions.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 418
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup dill pickle juice from the pickle jar
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill plus more for garnish
  • 1 lb. cellentani or corkscrew pasta
  • 2 cups diced baby dill pickles plus more for garnish
  • 1½ cups cubed sharp cheddar cheese
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Stirring Spoon or Spatula
  • Sharp knife & cutting board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.  Cook your pasta al dente according to the package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse with a little cold water to stop the cooking process and keep your pasta from sticking.  Drain well and add the pasta to a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, onion powder, and fresh dill.
  3. Stir the mayonnaise mixture, dill pickles, and cheddar cheese cubes into the pasta.
  4. Season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh dill.