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dill pickle pasta salad

A refreshing and tangy pasta salad featuring dill pickles, creamy dressing, and fresh vegetables, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni or any pasta of choice
Vegetables
  • 1 cup dill pickles, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp dill pickle juice from the pickle jar
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped or 1 tsp dried dill

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced dill pickles, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dill pickle juice, dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and fresh dill until smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.

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