Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad (Printable)

Tangy ditalini pasta with crunchy pickles, sweet peas, and creamy zesty dressing—ideal for picnics and potlucks.

# What Goes In:

→ 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 It:

01 - Boil ditalini pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
02 - Mix cooled pasta with diced pickles, peas, celery, and red onion in a large bowl.
03 - Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, dill, garlic powder, pepper, and salt until smooth.
04 - Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to meld flavors. Stir before serving and garnish with fresh dill.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • That creamy tangy combo hits cravings you didnt know you had
  • It travels beautifully and actually tastes better after sitting for a while
  • People who claim to hate pasta salad will mysteriously empty the bowl
02 -
  • Rinse your pasta until its actually cold or the dressing will melt right off
  • Let it sit for the full hour because it needs that time to transform completely
  • The seasoning will seem light at first but intensifies as it chills
03 -
  • Cut your pickles slightly smaller than you think you need
  • Double the dressing if you love it really creamy
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