Dill Pickle Pasta Salad (Printable Recipe)

Tangy pickles, creamy dressing, and crunchy veggies tossed with whole-wheat pasta for a bold, fresh flavor.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Pasta and Dressing

01 - 8 oz whole-wheat rotini pasta
02 - 1/3 cup full-fat mayonnaise
03 - 1/3 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
04 - 3 tbsp dill pickle juice
05 - 1 to 3 tsp hot sauce, such as Frank’s
06 - 1/4 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

→ Vegetables and Herbs

08 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
09 - 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
10 - 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
11 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
12 - 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream, pickle juice, hot sauce to taste, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Add celery, bell pepper, dill pickles, red onion, fresh dill, and cooked pasta to the dressing. Toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
04 - Let salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving, stirring once or twice to redistribute dressing.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Use pasta shapes with ridges or spirals, like rotini, to better hold the creamy dressing.
02 - For enhanced flavor, refrigerate the salad for a couple of hours before serving.
03 - To extend freshness, store dressing separately and mix just before serving.

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