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Creamy Pasta Salad with Cheese and Pickles

Julia
This Creamy Pasta Salad with Cheese and Pickles is quick, tangy, and family-friendly—perfect for BBQs, picnics, or an easy weeknight side dish.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 8 servings
Calories 526 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

For the Salad

  • 16 ounces small pasta, you can use mini serpentini, cavatappi, small shells
  • 1 cup sliced dill pickles, reserve the juice for dressing
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, diced
  • ⅓ cup red onion, diced
  • ¼ cup fresh dill

For the Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne or chili powder, optional

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, then rinse under cold water to cool.
  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
  • Add the pasta, pickles, cheese, onion, and dill to a large bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors develop.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 526kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 12gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 487IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 1mg
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