Description
A refreshing and tangy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup diced dill pickles
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced dill pickles, red onion, and celery.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetables, then pour the dressing over the top. Gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the salad a good stir and garnish with fresh dill if desired.
Notes
- For a protein boost, add diced cooked chicken or chickpeas.
- Swap out the rotini for whole wheat pasta or a gluten-free alternative for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg