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Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a refreshing and tangy dish perfect for summer gatherings or as a flavorful side. Featuring tender fusilli pasta coated in a rich, creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, fresh dill, and crunchy dill pickles, this salad is elevated with Havarti cheese cubes for a mild, creamy texture. The addition of sweet pickle relish and tangy pickle juice balances the flavors beautifully, making it a unique and delicious twist on classic pasta salad recipes.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 1 lb Fusilli Noodles

Dressing

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise (Duke’s preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 large Garlic Clove (grated)
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Dill (roughly chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon White Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt (plus more to taste)
  • Black Pepper (fresh cracked, to taste)

Add-ins

  • 3 tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 2 cups Dill Pickles (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons Pickle Juice (or more, to taste)
  • 8 oz Havarti Cheese (cut into cubes, Roth or similar quality)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fusilli noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it thoroughly with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, apple cider vinegar, chopped fresh dill, white sugar, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Pasta and Pickles: Add the cooled fusilli pasta and chopped dill pickles into the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold the ingredients together to ensure that the noodles are evenly coated with the creamy dill dressing.
  4. Adjust Consistency: Pour in the pickle juice starting with 2 tablespoons to loosen the dressing and enhance the tangy flavor. Add more pickle juice if desired to achieve your preferred level of creaminess and flavor balance.
  5. Add Cheese and Season: Stir in the cubed Havarti cheese gently. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper as needed to enhance flavor.
  6. Chill and Serve: Cover the pasta salad and refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld together. It can also be enjoyed immediately as a quick and flavorful snack.

Notes

  • Use good quality Havarti cheese for the best flavor and texture.
  • Adjust the amount of pickle juice to control the dressing’s tanginess and creaminess.
  • This salad can be made a few hours ahead or even the day before for deeper flavor.
  • For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or a light mayo.
  • Make sure to rinse the cooked pasta with cold water to prevent it from sticking and to cool it down quickly.
  • If you prefer a more herbaceous taste, add extra fresh dill.

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