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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

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This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is the ultimate cold side dish for pickle lovers—tangy, creamy, crunchy, and totally addictive. Featuring crisp dill pickles, a zesty homemade dressing, and tender pasta, it’s a bold twist on the classic pasta salad. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, potlucks, or weekday lunches.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook (after boiling pasta)
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 12 oz short pasta (rotini, shells, or elbows)
  • 1 cup chopped dill pickles
  • ¼ cup pickle juice
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool completely.
  2. While the pasta cools, chop pickles, cube cheese, dice red onion, and chop fresh dill.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt), pickle juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, pickles, cheese, red onion, and dill.
  5. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  6. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
  7. Stir again before serving. If the salad seems dry, add a splash of pickle juice or a spoonful of mayo to refresh it.

Notes

  • Tangy Boost: Add banana peppers or more pickle juice for a bolder bite.
  • Cheese Swap: Try pepper jack for a spicy variation.
  • Make It Lighter: Use light mayo and Greek yogurt for a healthier version.
  • Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stir before serving again.
  • No Fresh Dill? Use 1 tsp dried dill in place of 2 tbsp fresh.

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