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A bowl of rotini pasta salad with creamy dressing, shredded cheese, chopped celery, pickles, and fresh dill on a rustic blue wooden table.
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

This creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is loaded with crunchy pickles, cheddar cheese, and tossed in a tangy dill dressing. It’s quick to prep and perfect for potlucks, lunches, or backyard barbecues.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dill pickle, pasta salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 278kcal
Author: Sophie Viau

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Strainer
  • large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl for mixing the dressing
  • Spatula or large spoon

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rotini pasta
  • 1 cup diced dill pickles
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons pickle juice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh dill optional

Instructions

  • Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, pickles, celery, and cheddar. Pour the dressing on top and stir well.
  • Add chopped dill if using. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Why You’ll Love This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

  • Packed with big pickle flavor in every bite
  • Takes less than 30 minutes to make
  • Great for meal prep — it’s even better after chilling
  • The kind of dish that vanishes fast at potlucks and BBQs

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 1mg
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