Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad – A Tangy, Crunchy Delight!

If you’re a pickle lover, this is your dream salad. Tangy, creamy, cool, and bursting with dill flavor, this pasta salad is the star of any potluck, BBQ, or picnic. It’s a crunchy-creamy combo that surprises everyone (in the best way)!

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Ingredients

• 3 cups dry pasta (elbow macaroni or rotini work great)
• 1½ cups diced dill pickles
• ½ cup pickle juice (for flavoring the pasta)
• ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup diced red onion
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill (or 1 tbsp dried)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Optional: chopped celery or crispy bacon for extra crunch

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Instructions

Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and immediately toss with pickle juice. Let it cool completely (this step infuses major flavor!).
In a large bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, dill, and a bit of salt & pepper.
Add cooled pasta, diced pickles, onion, and shredded cheese.
Gently stir everything together until coated in the creamy dressing.
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with extra dill or sliced pickles if you like.

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Tips & Twists

• Vegan version? Use plant-based mayo & yogurt.
• Bolder flavor? Add a splash of pickle brine to the dressing.
• For added crunch: toss in chopped celery or green bell pepper.
• Best enjoyed cold, and it gets even better the next day!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Perfect for summer cookouts or weekday lunches
Creamy, tangy, and pickle-lover approved
Super easy to make ahead
A twist on traditional pasta salad that surprises everyone