Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad (Printable)

Tangy pasta salad featuring ditalini, crispy dill pickles, and sweet 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

# How To Make:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add ditalini pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
02 - Transfer cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add diced dill pickles, thawed peas, chopped celery, and diced red onion. Toss gently to combine.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
05 - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to fully develop and meld together.
06 - Stir the salad thoroughly before serving. Top with additional fresh dill as desired and serve chilled.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The tangy crunch of pickles against creamy dressing creates an addictive flavor combo people cannot stop eating
  • Makes a huge batch that travels beautifully to potlucks and picnics without any fuss
02 -
  • The pasta will absorb some of the dressing as it sits, so do not panic if it seems a little thick at first
  • This salad actually tastes better on day two once the flavors have really settled in
03 -
  • Rinse your pasta until it is genuinely cold, not just lukewarm, or the dressing will slide right off
  • Let the salad sit in the fridge for at least the full hour before tasting to adjust seasonings
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