Description

This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a creamy, tangy, and crunchy side dish that combines the best of dill pickles and rotini pasta, mixed with a smooth dressing made of sour cream and mayonnaise. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, and any casual meal.

Ingredients

8 oz. rotini pasta

1 cup dill pickles, diced

½ cup diced red onion

½ cup diced celery

1 cup sour cream

½ cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp dill weed

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional: chopped fresh dill for garnish

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Instructions

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
While the pasta cooks, dice the dill pickles, red onion, and celery into small pieces for easy mixing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, dill weed, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Once the pasta is cool, add it to the bowl with the dressing. Then, fold in the diced pickles, red onion, and celery. Stir gently until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to a sealed container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or dill weed if desired.
Give the salad a final stir, garnish with chopped fresh dill (optional), and serve.

Notes

Use vegan sour cream and mayonnaise alternatives for a vegan version.

For extra crunch, consider adding roasted sunflower seeds or toasted pecans.

This salad is best served cold and doesn’t require reheating.

Can be made ahead for better flavor—chill for a few hours or overnight.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 220
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg