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Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad with Cheddar Cheese

Close-up of creamy pickle pasta salad made with rotini pasta, visible chunks of pickle, and herbs in a white bowl.
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This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad offers a tangy, creamy, and crunchy side dish perfect for summer gatherings, BBQs, or quick weeknight meals. We combine tender pasta with sharp cheddar and crunchy dill pickles in a zesty dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 1 cup dill pickle chips, chopped
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice (reserved from the jar)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery (optional, for extra crunch)

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and immediately rinse it well with cold water to stop the cooking process. Place the cooled pasta in a large bowl.
  2. While the pasta is cooling, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the reserved dill pickle juice, mayonnaise, sour cream, yellow mustard, dried dill weed, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Add the chopped dill pickle chips and the optional celery to the cooled pasta. Toss gently to combine.
  4. Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta mixture. Fold everything together until the pasta is evenly coated.
  5. Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  6. Cover the bowl and chill the pickle pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
  7. Taste before serving and add a pinch more salt or pepper if needed.

Notes

  • For an extra tangy flavor, use the brine from bread and butter pickles instead of dill pickles for part of the liquid in the dressing.
  • If you want a Ranch Pickle Pasta Salad variation, add 1/4 cup of dry ranch seasoning mix to the dressing ingredients.
  • You can substitute Colby Jack cheese for cheddar if you prefer a milder flavor.

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