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Delicious Dill Pickle Pasta Salad for Every Occasion

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
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This Simple Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a vibrant, creamy, and quick side dish that combines classic pasta salad with the irresistible tangy crunch of dill pickles.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb short-cut pasta (e.g., rotini, elbow macaroni)
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt (for pasta water)
  • 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup dill pickle juice
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp celery salt (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 cups dill pickles, finely diced
  • ½ cup red onion, finely diced
  • ½ cup celery, finely diced
  • ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, sour cream/Greek yogurt, pickle juice, Dijon, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and celery salt (if using) in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill.
  2. Cook Pasta: Boil 4-6 quarts of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, rinse thoroughly under cold water (or use an ice bath), and drain very well until dry. Transfer pasta to a very large mixing bowl.
  3. Prep Mix-ins: Finely dice dill pickles, red onion, and celery. Finely chop fresh dill and parsley (if using). Combine these prepped ingredients in a separate small bowl.
  4. Assemble Salad: Pour the chilled dill pickle dressing over the cooled pasta. Add all diced pickles, red onion, celery, fresh dill, and parsley to the bowl. Gently fold all ingredients together until evenly coated and distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Chill & Serve: Cover and chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, ideally 4-6 hours, or even overnight, allowing flavors to meld. Stir well before serving. If too thick, thin with a splash of extra pickle juice or milk. Garnish with fresh dill or pickle slices. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to your preference.
  • Best served chilled.
  • Can be made a day in advance.

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