Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad (Printable Version)

Vibrant tangy pasta salad featuring ditalini, dill pickles, and peas in creamy dressing. Ideal for picnics and potlucks.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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
11 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It hits that perfect balance of creamy and tangy that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
  • You can throw it together in under 30 minutes but it tastes like you spent all day planning it
02 -
  • Never skip chilling this salad for at least an hour because the flavor transformation is incredible
  • The pasta will absorb some dressing as it sits, so keep a little extra on hand if you plan to make it the day before
03 -
  • Cut your pickles and vegetables into small uniform pieces so every forkful has a perfect ratio of ingredients
  • Taste the finished salad before serving and add more pickle juice if it needs an extra zing
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