Description
A delightful and creamy pasta salad featuring tangy pickles and fresh dill, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (such as rotini or elbow)
- 1 cup pickles, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill (optional)
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain it and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process, ensuring the pasta remains firm.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooled pasta, diced pickles, and any optional ingredients you choose to incorporate, such as red onion and dill.
- Gently mix everything together until well combined. Ensure every piece of pasta is coated in that luscious dressing.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve cold as a delightful side dish to elevate your meal.
Notes
This salad keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to two days, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pasta salad, creamy salad, summer recipe, picnic food, side dish