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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Dill pickle pasta salad is a creamy, tangy side dish loaded with crunchy pickles, cheddar, bacon, and herbs. Perfect for cookouts, potlucks, or weekday lunches, this bold pasta salad is easy to make and full of flavor. A must-try for pickle lovers.
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Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 1/3 cups mayonnaise
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup pickle juice Grillo’s brand
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Generous pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp fresh basil minced (or more to taste)

Pasta Salad

  • 16 oz box dried fusilini pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups diced dill pickles Grillo’s brand
  • 1 cup thick-cut shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 large shallot minced
  • 1/2 cup pickle juice Grillo’s brand
  • 3 –4 Tbsp minced fresh dill or about 1–1.5 Tbsp dried dill
  • 5 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 2 green onions diced

Optional Garnishes

  • Additional crumbled bacon
  • Additional pickles
  • Additional green onions
  • Additional black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until fully cooled.
  • In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, garlic, spices, and basil to make the dressing.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, diced pickles, shredded cheddar, shallot, green onions, crumbled bacon, dill, and a bit more pickle juice.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta mix and stir until everything is well coated.
  • Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Give it a final stir and garnish with extra bacon, pickles, or green onions if desired.
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