Description
A zesty and refreshing pasta salad featuring dill pickles, perfect for summer gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the Veggies: While the pasta is cooking, dice up the red onion, celery, and pickles.
- Make the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle juice, and dill weed. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Everything: Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water. Toss it into the bowl with the dressing, then add the chopped veggies and mix until well-coated.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
This pasta salad tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pasta salad, dill pickles, summer recipe, picnic food, easy salad