Dill Pickle Pasta Salad with Ham
Your New Go-To Dill Pickle Pasta Salad for Summer
This pickle pasta salad is the dish everyone asks about at the cookout. Creamy dressing, sharp cheddar, savory ham, and a generous pour of pickle juice give it a tangy, craveable kick that only gets better overnight. Fresh dill ties it all together for a taste that’s pure summer. Want to bump up the protein? Use plain Greek yogurt in place of sour cream in the dressing, and swap in a high-protein or chickpea pasta.
20 mins
Ingredients
| Amount / Quantity | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 1 lb. | |
| 8 oz. | medium shell pasta |
| 6 oz. | cheddar cheese, diced |
| 1 cup | dill pickles, sliced into coins |
| 3 tablespoons | white onion, minced |
| 3 tablespoons | fresh dill, chopped |
| 1/2 cup | dill pickle juice |
Dressing: | |
| 3/4 cup | mayonnaise |
| 1/2 cup | sour cream or plain Greek yogurt |
| 1/4 cup | dill pickle juice |
pinch of cayenne pepper | |
salt and pepper, to taste |
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Directions
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Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Strain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
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Transfer drained pasta to a medium bowl and toss with ½ cup of pickle juice.
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Add the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
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Add ham, cheese, pickles, onions, and dill to pasta, reserving a small amount of ham, pickles, and dill for garnish, and toss well.
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Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss to combine.
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Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. For best flavor, refrigerate overnight.
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Garnish with remaining ham, pickles, and dill and serve.
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