Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Ruby

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is literally my favorite pasta salad ever! In this creamy pasta salad recipe, dill pickles play a starring role and add tons of flavor and crunch! This recipe is even better when it’s made ahead of time making it the perfect potluck dish!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings 8

Calories 296 kcal

Ingredients

½ pound medium shells about 3 cups
¾ cup sliced pickles
⅔ cup diced cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons minced white onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
½ cup dill pickle juice

Dressing

⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons dill pickle juice
salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions

Instructions

Boil pasta al dente according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop cooking.
Toss cold pasta with about ½ cup of pickle juice and set aside for about 5 minutes. Drain & discard pickle juice.
Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
Toss all ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

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