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Large white bowl filled with creamy dill pickle pasta salad garnished with sliced dill pickles and fresh dill.
5 from 3 votes

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is tangy, creamy, and crunchy and the ultimate summertime side dish. A pickle lover's dream pasta salad, it’s it’s quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 389kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Cavatappi pasta - or other favorite types of pasta, cooked until al dente
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup pickle juice
  • 2 teaspoon fresh dill - minced
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup dill pickles - diced
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese - shredded or cubed

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions (al dente). Drain and rinse with cool water and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, pickle juice, dill, garlic powder, and onion powder. Gently fold in the cooled pasta, dill pickles, and shredded cheese until completely coated in the creamy dressing.
  • Garnish with fresh dill and pickle slices, if desired.

Notes

  • Tip: Unless you plan to serve the salad right away, reserve about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the creamy dill pickle dressing to "re-hydrate" the salad just before serving.
  • Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg
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