Creamy pasta with dill pickles, cheddar, fresh herbs, and tangy dressing, perfect chilled for gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz rotini pasta
02 - Salt for boiling water
→ Vegetables & Pickles
03 - 1 1/2 cups dill pickles, diced
04 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
05 - 2/3 cup celery, diced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
→ Cheese
07 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded
→ Dressing
08 - 3/4 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1/4 cup sour cream
10 - 2 tbsp dill pickle juice
11 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
14 - 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
# Instructions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
02 - In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, diced dill pickles, red onion, celery, cheddar cheese, and fresh dill until evenly distributed.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a separate bowl until smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are coated evenly.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to meld the flavors before serving.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with extra fresh dill as desired and serve chilled.
