Dill Pasta Salad
This tangy dill pasta salad is packed with pickles, cheese, and a creamy herb dressing—perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish, Salad, Summer Recipes
- Method: No-cook, Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
16 ounces rotini pasta (cooked, drained, and rinsed in cool water)
2 cups whole dill pickles, diced (reserve 2 tbsp juice)
1½ cups cheddar cheese or Colby-Jack, cubed
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon dried dill
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dried dill, onion powder, black pepper, dried parsley, and dill pickle juice to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine cooled pasta, diced dill pickles, cubed cheese, fresh dill, and the prepared dressing.
Stir until all ingredients are well mixed and evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
Garnish with additional fresh dill and chopped pickles before serving.
Notes
Make sure the pasta is completely cooled to prevent the cheese from melting.
You can adjust the amount of dill or pickle juice based on taste preference.
This salad is best served chilled and can be made a day in advance.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/dill-pasta-salad/
