Description
A creamy and zesty pasta salad featuring dill pickles, cheddar cheese, and fresh herbs, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound medium shells (about 3 cups)
- ¾ cup sliced pickles
- ⅔ cup diced cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons white onion (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- ½ cup dill pickle juice
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta by boiling salted water and following package instructions until al dente.
- Prep the add-ins by chopping pickles, cheese, onion, and dill.
- Drain and cool the pasta under cold water after cooking.
- Make the dressing by whisking mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle juice, and cayenne pepper.
- Combine the salad ingredients with the dressing in a large bowl.
- Season the salad with salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Serve with grilled chicken or burgers for a complete meal. Pairs well with BBQ ribs or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pasta salad, dill pickles, creamy salad, summer recipes, side dish, potluck recipe