Creamy Dill Pickle Rotini Salad
A tangy and creamy pasta salad bursting with the flavor of dill pickles and cheddar cheese, perfect as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill
- 2 cups dill pickles thinly sliced
- One 16 oz package of rotini pasta boiled to a firm bite and cooled under cold running water
- 8 ounces of cheddar cheese diced into small chunks
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup of brine from the pickle jar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ cup full-fat mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta following the instructions on the package until it reaches an al dente texture. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold water to halt the cooking process and chill the pasta.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, onion powder, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing becomes velvety and uniform.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced cheddar cheese, sliced pickles, and fresh dill.
- Drizzle the creamy dressing over the salad components. Gently fold the ingredients together until everything is well-coated and evenly mixed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. This salad is best enjoyed chilled.