Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Vibrant tangy pasta salad with ditalini, crunchy dill pickles, and sweet peas in creamy, zesty dressing.

# 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

# How to Cook:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook ditalini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
02 - Transfer cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl and add diced dill pickles, thawed peas, chopped celery, and diced red onion. Mix gently to combine.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
04 - Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
05 - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.
06 - Stir the salad to ensure even distribution of dressing and garnish with additional fresh dill if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tangy crunch of pickles against creamy dressing creates an addictive flavor that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
  • It comes together in under thirty minutes and actually tastes better after chilling in the fridge for a day
02 -
  • Rinse the pasta thoroughly under cold water until it is completely cool, or the heat will wilt your vegetables and make the dressing separate
  • The salad needs at least an hour in the fridge, but tasting even better the next day is reason enough to make it ahead
03 -
  • Cut your pickles and vegetables into small, uniform pieces so every forkful gets a perfect balance of textures and flavors
  • Taste the dressing before adding it to the pasta because some pickle brands are saltier than others
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