Dill Pickle Salad

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Contributed by : Jane Berthiaume
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Canadian Recipes : Salad Recipes

It sounded a little crazy to make a dill pickle salad but it tastes amazing! It's light and refreshing on a summer day. It makes a great side salad and something unique to bring to a BBQ.

Total Time

45 mins

Prepare Time

30 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Recipe Servings

5

Ingredients for
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

  • 1/2 lb (1 ½ cups) dry shell pasta about 3 cups 
  • 3/4 cup sliced pickles 
  • 2/3 cup cheddar cheese diced 
  • 3 tablespoons finely diced white onion 
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill 
  • 1/2 cup pickle juice 

Dressing 
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise 
  • 1/3 cup sour cream 
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 
  • 4 tablespoons pickle juice 
  • salt & pepper to taste 


How to Make
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

  1. Boil pasta al dente according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop cooking. 
  2. Toss cold pasta with about 1/2 cup of pickle juice and set aside for about 5 minutes. Drain & discard pickle juice. 
  3. Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. 
  4. Toss all ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.