Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a refreshing and tangy dish that combines the crispness of dill pickles with tender pasta and creamy dressing. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues or as a light lunch, this salad is easy to make and sure to please pickle lovers!
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 colander
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked pasta elbow macaroni or rotini
- 1 cup dill pickles diced
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced dill pickles, chopped red onion, and shredded carrots.
- In another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, garlic powder, dried dill weed, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetables and pour the dressing over the top.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly coated.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize this salad by adding ingredients such as diced bell peppers, hard-boiled eggs, or cooked bacon for extra flavor and texture. For a lighter version, you can substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise.