Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad (Printable)

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

# What You'll 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 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 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 dressing over pasta mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Stir salad and garnish with additional fresh dill if desired before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The perfect balance of creamy and tangy keeps people coming back for seconds
  • You can make it the night before and it actually tastes better
02 -
  • The pasta absorbs dressing as it sits so save a little extra to stir in right before serving
  • This salad needs at least an hour in the fridge or the flavors will taste disjointed and harsh
03 -
  • Use real mayonnaise not Miracle Whip for the best texture
  • Let your pickles drain for a minute so they do not make the salad watery
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