Description
Dill pickle pasta salad is a refreshing summer staple that combines tangy pickles, crunchy veggies, and creamy dressing in one vibrant dish. Perfect for picnics or family gatherings, this easy-to-make salad will delight everyone at your table. With its customizable ingredients and zesty flavor, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s as fun to make as it is to share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill weed (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cooked bacon bits or shredded chicken for added protein
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the dill pickles, red onion, and bell peppers.
- In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise with dill weed, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine the cooled pasta and chopped vegetables with the dressing. Gently fold until well mixed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg