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Dill pickle pasta salad served in a clear bowl and garnished with fresh dill and pickles.

Dill Pickle Macaroni Salad

This pasta salad is delicious. It's creamy and tangy - with a hint of sweetness. Always a hit at every gathering. Bonus: make it low carb and keto too!
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces dry elbow macaroni pasta
  • 1 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 8 ounces cubed cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup diced yellow onion
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons pickle juice
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • (optional:) 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon

Instructions
 

  • Cook macaroni according to package until it is al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • In a large bowl add all of the ingredients. Stir until well combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate several hours to allow flavors to blend.

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Kori's Tips

  • For more helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes check out my post above.
  • VARIATIONS: Use a yellow, orange, or red bell pepper; Use any favorite cheese, but a sharper cheddar, smoked gouda, and swiss cheese have the most flavor impact. 
  • TIPS: Adjust any ingredient to your taste preferences. This is a very adaptable recipe. Allow the flavors to blend for at least 2 hours before serving. Adjust creaminess with more mayonnaise or Greek yogurt. Salt and pepper to taste after the flavors blend.
  • TO MAKE IT PLANT-BASED & VEGAN: Substitute the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and cheese with any plant-based non dairy alternatives. 
  • MAKE IT LOW CARB & KETO: Substitute bite sized chilled, crisp tender cooked cauliflower florets for the pasta. Cauliflower will not soak up excess liquid like pasta will. Stir well before serving and adjust seasoning and mayonnaise if needed. 
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Garnish with fresh chopped dill.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 13gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 503mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 382IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 1mg
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