Pickle Pasta Salad
This Pickle Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish for summer!
This Pickle Pasta Salad is going to be your favorite side dish all summer long! It is tangy, refreshing and full of pickle flavor! Pasta, pickles, onion and cheese get tossed with a fresh dill dressing made with pickle juice. This is such a great spin on a classic pasta salad and is an instant crowd pleaser.
There is nothing I love more an easy summer side dish that I can just throw together quickly that gets better as it is sits.
Beat the heat with this refreshing and this delicious pasta salad recipe is sure to become a staple at all your summer gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or a picnic in the park, this dish is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to enjoy the best of summer with every bite!
As temperatures rise and the sun shines brightly, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing dish to complement those summer gatherings and BBQs. Enter the pickle pasta salad, a delightful combination of tangy pickles, crunchy vegetables, and perfectly cooked pasta that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. In this article, we’ll explore the essential ingredients you’ll need, step-by-step preparation instructions, tips for maximizing flavor, creative serving suggestions, and more. Get ready to elevate your summer side dish game with this irresistible pickle pasta salad that is sure to be a crowd favorite at any outdoor event.
I love that this pasta salad comes together in minutes and it just packed full of flavor and delicious ingredients. Whenever I find a new summer side dish that can be made ahead I love it!
Summer is full of cookouts and bbqs and pool parties and this pasta salad is always a hit. A change up from the classic pasta salad that you are used to. This is a great cold pasta salad for all the hot summer months.
This pasta salad is full of flavor and a true make ahead dish. The longer this sits the better and better it gets. This can definitely be made the day before and it will just get better and better!
This pasta salad is perfect with it’s combination of pickles, cheese, red onion, pickle dressing and tender pasta. It is a great side dish, light lunch or refreshing main course.
This pasta salad makes a ton and can easily be doubled if you are serving a crowd. It is perfect for all those summer parties and everyone will be asking you for the recipe. I love pasta salad recipes and this one is sure to impress. This recipe is a pickle lovers dream.
To elevate the flavors of your pickle pasta salad, we add a splash of pickle juice to the creamy dressing for an extra tangy kick. Experiment with different types of pickles, such as spicy or sweet varieties, to customize the flavor profile to your liking. Don’t be afraid to get creative and add in additional ingredients like diced red bell peppers or shredded carrots for added texture and flavor. These simple tweaks can take your pickle pasta salad to the next level of deliciousness.
This also makes a fabulous lunch or dinner for those days that are so hot and you just want a light and refreshing meal. All the flavor of pickle but in a delicious pasta salad.
Next time you want a spectacular side dish that will wow everyone try this pasta salad! It is sure to impress. This is great to make ahead, the best pasta salads always taste great the next day.
This is my favorite pasta salad for a summer cookout and is full of delicious dill pickle flavor.
When it comes to pickle pasta salad, the star of the show is undoubtedly the pickle flavor. The tangy and slightly sour notes from the pickles add a refreshing twist to the creamy pasta and crunchy vegetables. The pickles also provide a subtle kick of acidity that balances out the richness of the mayonnaise and cheese, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Every bite of this salad is filled with a burst of pickle goodness that keeps you coming back for more. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your summer meals with the irresistible pickle flavor in this pasta salad.
Add a refreshing twist to your summer meals with this easy-to-make pickle pasta salad. Your guests will be asking for the recipe, so be sure to share the love and spread the joy of this delicious dish!
I promise everyone will love this Pickle Pasta Salad.
You will want to make this pickle pasta salad recipe again and again! We do!
You will love this recipe because it is
- Easy and fast.
- Family friendly.
- Make ahead dish.
- Full of flavor.
- Totally customizable.
Gather your ingredients.
Mix your ingredients in a large mixing bowl and the dressing in a small bowl.
Toss them together.
Can I use any pickles?
Yes, you can use dill pickles, bread and butter pickles, sweet pickles, garlic pickles, spicy pickles, or a mixture! All of these would be fabulous with this pasta salad.
Can I switch up the cheese?
Of course!! Colby jack, feta cheese, cheddar, montery jack or even pepper jack or gouda would be great in this pasta salad.
Can I change the pasta shape in this creamy dill pickle pasta salad?
You can definitely use any type of pasta. I would just go with a short pasta shape.
Can I make this spicy?
You can add red pepper flakes or jalapenos. You can even add a dash of hot sauce to the dressing.
Ingredients used in this delicious dill pickle pasta salad
- Rotini pasta- I like to use rotini pasta in this cool salad but you can use any short pasta like elbow, bowtie pasta, penne or ziti. You want to boil your pasta to al dente.
- Sharp cheddar cheese- I love the sharpness of the cheddar cheese but you can use any of your favorite cheese.
- Mini dill pickles- I like to use the mini pickles but you can use any pickles you like.
- Red onion- Red onion is perfect in this salad but you can use white onion, scallions or even leave out the onion if you don’t like it.
- Mayonnaise- Use a good quality mayo here, I prefer Duke’s
- Sour cream- This helps lighten the dressing. You can also use low fat sour cream or greek yogurt if you like.
- Pickle juice- The dill pickle juice helps add flavor to the dressing.
- Fresh dill- Adds the perfect pickle flavor and freshness to the dressing.
How to make this dill pickle pasta salad recipe
- To a large bowl add your pasta, cheese, pickles, and onion.
- To a smaller mixing bowl add the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, dill, salt and pepper.
- Whisk to combine the dressing ingredients.
- Toss the dressing with the pasta mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve!
- Store leftover dill pickle pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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This Pickle Pasta Salad is going to be your favorite side dish all summer long! It is tangy, refreshing and full of pickle flavor! Pasta, pickles, onion and cheese get tossed with a fresh dill dressing made with pickle juice. This is such a great spin on a classic pasta salad and is an instant crowd pleaser.
Pickle Pasta Salad
Ingredients
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 589Total Fat: 48gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 1200mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 14g
