Description
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a tangy and creamy side dish with the perfect balance of dill pickles, creamy dressing, and crunchy veggies. Ideal for summer gatherings or a light meal.
Ingredients
8 oz. rotini pasta
1 cup dill pickles, diced
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dill weed
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: chopped fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While the pasta is cooking, dice the dill pickles, red onion, and celery. You want these pieces to be small enough to mix well with the pasta.
- Mix the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, dill weed, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir until the dressing is smooth and well-mixed.
- Combine Ingredients: Once the pasta has cooled, add it to the bowl with the dressing. Then, add the diced pickles, red onion, and celery. Gently fold the ingredients together until everything is well-coated with the dressing.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to a sealed container. Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Taste and Adjust: Before serving, taste the pasta salad and adjust seasoning if necessary. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or dill weed based on your preference.
- Serve: Give the salad a final stir and garnish with additional chopped dill if desired.
Notes
For added protein, you can toss in some diced rotisserie chicken or cooked bacon.
For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the dressing.
Use Greek yogurt or a lighter version of sour cream and mayo for a lighter version.
This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
If you prefer, you can substitute the mayo with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
