Get ready to fall in love with this absolutely delightful It’s the ultimate refreshing side dish, bursting with tangy pickles, fresh dill, and a luscious creamy dressing that perfectly coats every spiral of pasta. This quick-to-make salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for potlucks, picnics, or a light summer meal.
📜 Ingredients
12 ounces (about 340g) fusilli pasta (or other short pasta shape like rotini or elbow macaroni)
1 cup mayonnaise (halal certified, if possible, otherwise ensure egg-based without alcohol)
1/2 cup sour cream (halal certified, or use plain Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
1/2 cup finely diced dill pickles (about 2 large pickles)
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons finely minced red onion
1 tablespoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
📝 Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted water until al dente. Drain thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta completely. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the creamy dressing. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Add the finely diced dill pickles, chopped fresh dill, and minced red onion to the dressing. Stir everything together until evenly distributed.
Add the cooled and drained pasta to the bowl with the dressing mixture. Gently toss until all the pasta is thoroughly coated with the creamy dressing.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill completely.
Before serving, give the salad another good stir and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled and enjoy!
💡 Chef’s Tips
Make Ahead Magic: This pasta salad actually tastes even better the next day! Prepare it a day in advance for optimal flavor development. Just give it a good stir and a splash of milk or a dollop of extra mayo if it seems a bit dry after chilling.
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