A tangy pasta blend with crisp dill pickles, vegetables, and creamy herb dressing, perfect for picnic sides.
# Ingredient List:
→ Pasta
01 - 10 oz short pasta (rotini, fusilli, or shells)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup dill pickles, chopped (about 4 large pickles)
03 - 1 cup celery, finely diced (2 stalks)
04 - 1 cup red bell pepper, diced (1 medium)
05 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
→ Cheese
06 - 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, diced or shredded
→ Dressing
07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1/4 cup sour cream
09 - 2 tbsp pickle juice
10 - 2 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
12 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish (optional)
14 - Additional chopped dill
15 - Sliced pickles
# Steps:
01 - Prepare the pasta according to the package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
02 - In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta with chopped dill pickles, celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Taste and modify salt and pepper as needed.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
07 - Optionally, garnish with additional chopped dill and sliced pickles before serving.
