Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

YIELDS: 10 – 12 serving(s)

TIME: 15 mins

TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

FOR THE DRESSING:

• 1 c. mayonnaise
• 1/2 c. sour cream 
• 1/4 c. pickle juice (from the jar)
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt

FOR THE PASTA SALAD:

• 1 lb. dried corkscrew pasta
• 2 1/2 c. diced dill pickles, plus more for garnish
• 2 c. diced cheddar cheese 
• 2 tbsp. fresh dill, plus more for garnish

Directions

1. For the dressing: Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl until smooth, set aside.
2. For the salad: Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain, rinse with cold water to cool the pasta, and drain again. Let stand 5 minutes.
3. Add the cooled pasta, pickles, cheese, and dill to a large bowl; add the dressing, and stir to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to a day ahead. Garnish with more diced pickles and fresh dill, if you like.