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Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad: A Tangy Delight for Summer

Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a refreshing vegetarian side dish perfect for summer picnics and potlucks.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Fusilli Pasta or any preferred pasta shape
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard for milder flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar white vinegar works in a pinch
  • 2 cloves Garlic (grated) or garlic powder for milder taste
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar omit if less sweetness is preferred
  • to taste Salt & Pepper adjust to taste preference
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles (chopped) sweet or bread and butter can vary flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill dried dill can be a substitute
  • 4 ounces Havarti Cheese (cubed) or Monterey Jack or Gouda

Equipment

  • large pot
  • medium mixing bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • colander
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Cook the Pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli pasta until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, apple cider vinegar, fresh dill, and sugar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Step 3: Combine Ingredients. Transfer cooled pasta to a large bowl. Add chopped dill pickles and creamy dressing, folding gently until coated.
  4. Step 4: Adjust Seasoning. Add a little pickle juice and fold in cubed Havarti cheese. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Step 5: Chill the Salad. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Step 6: Serve and Enjoy. Stir salad before serving in a bowl or individual jars for presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for picnics or potlucks and is best enjoyed chilled.

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