Description

This Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad features a delightful blend of flavors with dill pickles and cheddar cheese in a rich dressing, making it great for quick meals or potlucks.

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 according to package instructions until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool the pasta completely.
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta.
Stir in the chopped dill pickles and cubed cheddar cheese.
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and dill pickle juice until smooth.
Mix the fresh chopped dill into the dressing mixture.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to enhance the flavor before serving.
Garnish with extra chopped pickles and fresh dill if desired.

Notes

Chilling the salad for at least 1 hour allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Feel free to add more dill pickles for extra crunch or swap cheddar for your favorite cheese.
This pasta salad is perfect for potlucks or as a side dish at BBQs.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 25mg