Pickle Pasta Salad
Cool, tangy pasta salad loaded with crunchy dill pickles, sharp cheddar, and fresh dill in a creamy pickle-brine dressing; the dill-pickle-obsessed side that took over food TikTok in summer 2026. Plan ahead: chill at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 1 cup dill pickles, diced
- 1/4 cup dill pickle brine
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the 1 lb rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente.
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2
Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking, then let it drain fully.
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3
In a large bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup dill pickle brine, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
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4
Add the drained pasta, 1 cup diced dill pickles, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 cup cubed sharp cheddar cheese to the dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated.
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5
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, tossing again and adjusting seasoning with extra pickle brine just before serving.