If you are a pickle lover, this Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is for YOU! It is creamy, flavorful and crunchy all in a single bite. This is a great, quick recipe to throw together for summer gatherings and potlucks. It’s a crowd pleaser!
I do not understand when people tell me that they don’t love pickles. They make great snacks and they go with so many other foods. My mom used to make me peanut butter and pickle sandwiches growing up and I could never get enough.
I could go on and on about pickle favorites, like how my college roommate and I would eat pickle rollups until we felt ill and how I made three pickle pizzas in a row because I was so obsessed.
I’ve been on a pasta salad kick lately (SO many pasta salad recipes coming your way in the next few weeks!) and knew I wanted to create one with PICKLES, of course. This recipe turned out even better than I imagined it would.
It is crunchy and creamy with the perfect combination of flavors. I admit that I ate nearly the entire batch by myself in a matter of three days. This is the perfect dish to share at your next summer gathering or potluck. Everyone will go nuts over it!
How To Make Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
STEP 1
Cook pasta according to package directions (in boiling water until al dente). Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Add to a large bowl along with 1 1/2 cups chopped pickles and an 8-oz. block cheddar cheese, cut into bite-size chunks.
STEP 2
In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 4 oz. softened cream cheese. Stir until smooth. Pour over the contents in the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
Add 1/4 cup pickle juice, fresh chopped dill, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix well, cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, top with extra fresh dill, if desired.
Recipe Notes
- For a lighter recipe, use light mayo and replace the cream cheese with either a light sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Best options for cheese are medium or sharp cheddar. Other good options: colby jack, muenster and pepperjack.
- If you love dill, add more than what the recipe calls for. I’ve found that you just can’t get too much of it!
- For an added crunch, consider adding a half of a chopped yellow or white onion OR a bunch of sliced green onions to the pasta salad.
- Serve this as a side dish at any meal or bring it to your next party!
- Large shells are my favorite type of pasta to use to make this salad, but other great options would be rotini, elbow macaroni and farfalle.
How Long Can Pickles Last Unrefrigerated
If you have a jar of pickles staring at you and you are wondering whether to toss or eat, read this post about how long pickles can be left out of the fridge. You will learn everything you need to know about diving into a batch of pickled cucumbers safely.
More Great Pasta Salad Recipes
Pasta salad are the best kinds of recipes to bring to any type of gathering because they get DEVOURED. Here are a handful of other pasta salad faves!
- Best Ever Pasta Salad
- Macaroni Salad
- Asian Pasta Salad
- Italian Pasta Salad
- Mediterranean Pasta Salad
- Caprese Pasta Salad
- Taco Ranch Pasta Salad
What To Serve At A Party
- Pizza and sandwiches join forces to create these EASY, famous Pepperoni Pizza Sliders. Great for an easy dinner or for your next party! Done in under 30 minutes!
- Sauteed mushrooms stuffed with Brie cheese and topped with a green onion and garlic mixture turn into cute and perfect little bites. Great for party tables of any variety!
- Pulled pork made in your slow cooker requires only FOUR ingredients and almost no effort on your end. Sandwich between hamburger buns and serve at your next party!
- This Creamy Vegetable Dip is a great appetizer to share at any gathering, big or small. Pack as many veggies as you can inside and serve with crackers or more vegetables!
- This hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is a party staple! People always get excited about this dip and its so easy to make! It’s a filling, cheesy snack or appetizer that you can put on pita squares, crackers or chips.
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water. Add to a large mixing bowl along with pickles and cheese chunks.
- In a small bowl combine the mayo and cream cheese. Stir until smooth. Pour over the contents in the bowl and toss until evenly coated. Add the pickle juice, dill, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Mix well, cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, top with extra fresh dill, if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter recipe, use light mayo and replace the cream cheese with either a light sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Best options for cheese are medium or sharp cheddar. Other good options: colby jack, muenster and pepperjack.
- If you love dill, add more than what the recipe calls for. I’ve found that you just can’t get too much of it!
- For an added crunch, consider adding a half of a chopped yellow or white onion OR a bunch of sliced green onions to the pasta salad.
- Serve this as a side dish at any meal or bring it to your next party!
- Large shells are my favorite type of pasta to use to make this salad, but other great options would be rotini, elbow macaroni and farfalle.
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