Tangy party side dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta & Main Components
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16 ounces rotini pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
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2 cups diced whole dill pickles (about 5 large pickles), juice reserved
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1½ cups cubed cheddar or Colby-jack cheese
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1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
→ Dressing
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½ cup mayonnaise
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½ cup sour cream
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1 tablespoon dried dill
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon dried parsley
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2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
# Instructions:
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In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, dried dill, onion powder, black pepper, dried parsley, and pickle juice until smooth and well combined.
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Add the cooled pasta, diced dill pickles, cubed cheese, and fresh dill to a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over everything.
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Gently stir all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with dressing. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow all the flavors to meld together.
# Notes:
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Make sure your pasta is completely cooled before adding the other ingredients, otherwise your cheese cubes might start to melt.
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This tangy dill pickle pasta salad makes a perfect side dish for summer gatherings and potlucks.