Dill Pickle Noodle Salad

Imagine perfectly cooked pasta tossed in a creamy, tangy dill dressing, studded with crisp dill pickles, cheese, and pops of fresh dill. It’s got everything to change a boring macaroni salad into the perfect summer treat. Next time you are in the pickle aisle, grab extra for this salad, especially for those who love dill pickles. Like me!

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Total Time: 17 minutes

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 480 kcal per serving

Ingredients

16 ounces - pasta
½ cup - pickle juice
2 cups - dill pickles
⅔ cup - cheddar cheese
½ cup - carrots
¼ - white onion
1 cup - mayonnaise
½ cup - sour cream
⅓ cup - pickle juice
2 tablespoons - fresh dill
½ tsp - all-purpose seasoning
¼ tsp - cayenne pepper

Instructions

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and run under cold water.
Place cooked pasta in a large bowl and add 1/2 cup of pickle juice; Allow pasta to sit while you prepare the rest of the salad.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1/3 cup of pickle juice, fresh dill, all-purpose seasoning and cayenne pepper.
Test for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
Pour dressing over the cooked pasta and stir in the chopped dill pickles, chipped cheese, minced onion and shredded carrots; Stir until completely combined.
Cover and refrigerate for 60 minutes before serving.

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