Go Back
+ servings
Amazing 1 pickle pasta salad bliss

Amazing 1 Pickle Pasta Salad Bliss for Your Summer Gatherings

Enjoy the Amazing 1 Pickle Pasta Salad Bliss, a creamy, tangy delight perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Rotini Pasta Substitute with medium shells, egg noodles, or bowties if desired.
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Chopped Dill Pickles Use crunchy pickles for best texture.
  • 1/2 cup Dill Pickle Juice Key for the salad’s identity.
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Substitute with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Adjust to taste based on pickle acidity.
  • 1 teaspoon Celery Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Grated into the salad; substitute with other cheeses if desired.
  • 1 cup Fresh Celery Finely chopped.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely chopped; soak in cold water to mellow taste.
  • Hard-Boiled Eggs (optional) Omit for a lighter dish.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, dill pickle juice, yellow mustard, sugar, celery salt, and pepper. Whisk for about 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Fold the cooled pasta into the dressing, add chopped dill pickles, grated cheddar cheese, celery, and red onion. Stir until mixed.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Chill for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  5. Before serving, stir gently and keep chilled until served.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed cold and can be made ahead for enhanced flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!