Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad (Printable)

Tangy pasta salad with dill pickles, peas, and creamy dressing. Ready in 30 minutes. Ideal for picnics and potlucks.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pasta & Vegetables

01 - 2 cups ditalini pasta, uncooked
02 - 1 cup dill pickles, diced
03 - 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
04 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

→ Dressing

06 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
07 - 1/4 cup sour cream
08 - 2 tablespoons pickle juice
09 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill
11 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

# How To Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add ditalini pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
02 - Transfer cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add diced dill pickles, thawed peas, chopped celery, and diced red onion. Toss gently to combine.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, dill, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
05 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to fully develop and meld together.
06 - Remove from refrigeration and stir the salad thoroughly. Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired before serving chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy dressing gets even better after a night in the fridge so make it ahead for zero stress
  • That perfect balance of tangy pickles and sweet peas keeps everyone coming back for seconds
02 -
  • The pasta absorbs dressing as it sits so dont be afraid to add a splash more pickle juice before serving if it seems dry
  • This salad actually tastes better on day two so feel free to make it the night before your event
03 -
  • Rinse your pasta with really cold water to stop the cooking process completely so it doesnt get mushy
  • Taste your pickles first and adjust the salt in the dressing accordingly because some brands are saltier than others
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