Description

Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad offers a delightful combination of flavors with its rich mayonnaise dressing and dill pickles. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a quick dinner or a side at any gathering.

Ingredients

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4 cups cooked small shell pasta, cooled
1 cup dill pickle slices, chopped
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill

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Instructions

Cook the shell pasta until tender, according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cooled.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped dill pickles and cubed cheddar cheese.
In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and dill pickle juice until smooth.
Add the fresh chopped dill to the dressing and stir well.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently mix until everything is coated evenly.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for optimal flavor development.
Before serving, garnish with additional chopped pickles and fresh dill if desired.

Notes

For extra crunch, add chopped celery or bell peppers.
This salad can be made a day ahead; it holds up well in the fridge.
Serve it cold for the best flavor.
Adjust the dill pickle juice according to your taste preference.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 490
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 950mg
Fat: 37g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 27g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 15mg