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Simple Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

A refreshing and tangy pasta salad featuring dill pickles, perfect for summer picnics or as a side dish.
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 Salad Base
  • 8 oz pasta elbow or shell pasta
  • 1 cup dill pickles chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp dill fresh or dried
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice from the pickle jar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
Prepare Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped dill pickles, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Make Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, dill, pickle juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is well coated.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to add other ingredients like bell peppers or olives for extra flavor.

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