Best 2 Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipes

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Dill pickle pasta salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that is perfect for a summer barbecue or potluck. With its tangy dressing, crunchy vegetables, and al dente pasta, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. The key to making a great dill pickle pasta salad is to use high-quality ingredients and to not overcook the pasta. The pasta should be cooked al dente, so that it still has a slight bite to it. The vegetables should be fresh and crisp, and the dill pickle juice should be tangy and flavorful. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious dill pickle pasta salad that will be the talk of your next gathering.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

DILL PICKLE PASTA SALAD



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This is a tangy pasta salad that is quick to make and tasty to eat. It's great as a side dish or a light meal. I first made this for my husband and myself because it was too hot in our apartment to cook for any length of time and too hot to want a hot meal!

Provided by notimetocook

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup chopped dill pickles, or more to taste
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon celery salt
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse in cold water until rotini are cold and place in a large bowl.
  • While pasta cooks, mix mayonnaise, pickles, mustard, vinegar, sugar, pepper, celery salt, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Stir dressing into cold noodles until fully coated. Add additional pickle chunks to taste. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 505.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

DILL PICKLE-RANCH PASTA SALAD



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Your summer cookout will never be the same after you make this pasta that packs a dill pickle punch and comes together in three simple steps.

Provided by Corey Valley

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Pasta Salad™ ranch & bacon salad mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
8 oz Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
2 cups sliced dill pickles
1/2 cup dill pickle juice
4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed

Steps:

  • Boil pasta (from salad boxes) as directed on boxes; drain, and place in large bowl.
  • In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream and 1 of the seasoning packets (from salad box). Dis-card or save other packet for another use. Mix until well combined. Add to large bowl of pasta.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1140 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and crunchy dill pickles for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any dill pickles, you can use sweet pickles or bread and butter pickles instead.
  • You can add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped celery, carrots, or red onion.
  • For a creamy pasta salad, add some mayonnaise or sour cream.
  • If you want a tangy pasta salad, add some vinegar or lemon juice.
  • Serve the pasta salad chilled for the best flavor.

Conclusion:

Dill pickle pasta salad is a refreshing and delicious side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its sweet, tangy, and creamy flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.

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