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Dill Pasta Salad Recipe

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This Dill Pasta Salad is a refreshing and tangy side dish perfect for gatherings or a quick meal. Featuring rotini pasta tossed with crunchy dill pickles, sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy dill-infused dressing, this salad combines bold flavors with a satisfying texture. It’s easy to prepare in just 15 minutes and tastes best after chilling to let the flavors meld.

Ingredients

Pasta and Mix-ins

  • 16 ounces rotini pasta, cooked, drained, and rinsed in cool water
  • 2 cups whole dill pickles, diced (about 5 large pickles), with reserved juice
  • 1½ cups cheddar cheese, cubed (or Colby-jack cheese)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Dressing

  • 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

  1. Make the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dried dill, onion powder, black pepper, dried parsley, and dill pickle juice until smooth and well combined.
  2. Combine salad ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add the cooled rotini pasta, diced dill pickles, cubed cheddar cheese, fresh dill, and the prepared dressing. Ensure the pasta is fully cooled to prevent the cheese from melting.
  3. Mix the salad: Stir all ingredients gently but thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to blend and the salad to chill properly.
  5. Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish the salad with additional fresh dill and chopped pickles for a fresh look and added flavor.

Notes

  • Make sure the pasta is completely cooled before mixing with cheese to avoid melting.
  • Adjust the amount of fresh dill to your taste for a stronger or milder herb flavor.
  • The salad can be made a day ahead to enhance flavor but should be kept refrigerated.
  • For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
  • This salad pairs well with grilled meats or as a potluck side dish.

Find it online: https://cookedbysarah.com/dill-pasta-salad-recipe/