{"id":128241,"date":"2023-06-10T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-10T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/?p=128241"},"modified":"2025-08-17T19:12:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T23:12:56","slug":"dill-pickle-pasta-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thecountrycook.net\/dill-pickle-pasta-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Dill Pickle Pasta Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is creamy, cheesy with a hint of crunch. It has a delicious dill pickle flavor that makes it stand apart from other pasta salads. Plus, it\u2019s ready in just about 20 minutes!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A UNIQUE TAKE ON PASTA SALAD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a new pasta salad you can take for any upcoming potlucks or barbecues. It will definitely be the stand out side dish! Chunks of cheese mixed with tender pasta, slices of dill pickles, and a creamy sauce all mixed together. It\u2019s a fast to make side dish that everyone will love (just be sure to carry around the recipe with you because everyone will want it!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can I make this ahead of time? <\/strong>

Yes, you can make this up to 24 hours in advance. <\/p> <\/div>

What other pasta can I use? <\/strong>

We like rotini because it has so many crevices for the dressing to stick to. If you want to change out the pasta, stick to smaller pasta shapes with crevices for the dressing to stick to. Other good options to try are: fusilli,\u00a0farfalle, and elbow macaroni.<\/p> <\/div>

Can I use different cheese? <\/strong>

Yes, I like the sharp cheddar as it\u2019s a great contrast to the crisp pickle. But you can use other cheese choices like colby jack or regular cheddar. If you want a bit of spice, try using pepper jack cheese.
If you need to save time, you can use store bought pre-cubed cheese instead of cubing up a block of cheese.<\/p> <\/div>

What if I don\u2019t have fresh dill? <\/strong>

Don\u2019t worry, if you don\u2019t have fresh dill, you can use 1 Tablespoon of dried dill.<\/p> <\/div>

What should I do with leftovers? <\/strong>

Any time you aren\u2019t serving this pasta salad it has to be refrigerated because of the dairy products. It can not sit out longer than 2 hours, but ideally, should be refrigerated right when you\u2019re done serving it. If the dressing becomes too thick, add a splash of pickle juice or milk and stir it in. It should keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n