Description
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a delightful, tangy dish that combines the crunch of dill pickles with creamy pasta. Perfect for summer gatherings, this easy-to-make salad balances flavors and textures, making it a hit at barbecues, picnics, or family dinners. With its vibrant colors and refreshing taste, it’s sure to become a favorite among friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (elbow macaroni or rotini)
- 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh dill weed (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard (or Dijon)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, dill weed, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta, chopped pickles, and onion to the dressing. Gently fold until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg