Description
A creamy, tangy pasta salad featuring dill pickles, chicken, and crunchy vegetables, perfect for gatherings or summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 1 cup dill pickles, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup cooked chicken (optional)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dill weed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced dill pickles, red onion, chopped celery, and cooked chicken if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dill weed, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until everything is coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chilling enhances flavor and texture; customize with extra veggies or proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg