Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad (Printable Version)

Tangy ditalini tossed with crunchy pickles, sweet peas, and zesty creamy dressing for the ultimate spring side dish.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta & Vegetables

01 - 2 cups ditalini pasta, uncooked
02 - 1 cup dill pickles, diced
03 - 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
04 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

→ Dressing

06 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
07 - 1/4 cup sour cream
08 - 2 tablespoons pickle juice
09 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
11 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Cook the ditalini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced dill pickles, peas, celery, and red onion.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, dill, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
06 - Before serving, stir the salad and garnish with additional fresh dill if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The tangy dill pickle flavor cuts through the richness creating an addictive balance
  • It comes together in just 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day preparing it
02 -
  • Rinse the pasta until it is completely cold or the dressing will melt and separate
  • The salad needs that chilling time for flavors to develop so do not skip this step
03 -
  • Taste the dressing before adding it to the pasta and adjust the salt or pickle juice to your preference
  • Chop your pickles and vegetables to the same size as the pasta for the perfect bite every time
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