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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

A surprisingly delicious and tangy pasta salad packed with dill pickle flavor, crunchy celery, and a creamy dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Mix-ins
  • 12 oz Rotini pasta Or any short, ridged pasta
  • 1 cup Dill pickle chips Drained, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup Celery Finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Red onion Finely minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh dill Chopped
Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Dill pickle juice Reserved from the jar
  • 1 tbsp Yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and rinse immediately with cold water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. While the pasta cools, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dill pickle juice, yellow mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
  3. Add the chopped dill pickles, diced celery, minced red onion, and fresh dill to the bowl with the cooled pasta.
  4. Pour the prepared creamy dressing over the pasta mixture. Gently fold all ingredients together until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary (add more salt, pepper, or a splash more pickle juice for tang).
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Chill thoroughly before serving for the best taste experience.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, you can add 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese. If the salad seems too thick after chilling, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of extra pickle juice or milk before serving.
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