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pickle pasta salad

A creamy and tangy pickle pasta salad loaded with crunchy pickles and cheddar cheese, perfect for picnics and BBQs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 ounce Rotini Pasta
  • 2 cups baby dill pickles sliced 1/8 inch thick
  • 1.5 cups diced sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped sweet yellow onion like Vidalia or generic
  • 0.5 cup sliced green onion
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill divide 2 tablespoons for pasta and 2 for dressing
  • 0.75 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.33 cup dill pickle juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon chipotle powder

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the rotini and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sliced pickles, diced cheddar, chopped onion, green onion, and 2 tablespoons of chopped dill. Mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle juice, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chipotle powder to make the dressing.
  4. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the pickles and cheese. Pour the dressing over the mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

This salad is a great make-ahead dish, perfect for outdoor gatherings.