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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Italian · Pork · Salad

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Prep 15 mins
Cook 1 hr
Serves Yields: 10 - 12
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Ingredients

FOR THE DRESSING

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup pickle juice (from the jar)
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

FOR THE PASTA SALAD

  • 1 lb. dried corkscrew pasta
  • 2 1/2 cups diced dill pickles, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 2 cups diced cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh dill, plus more for garnish

Directions

  1. For the dressing: Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl until smooth, set aside.
  2. For the salad: Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain, rinse with cold water to cool the pasta, and drain again. Let stand 5 minutes.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, pickles, cheese, and dill to a large bowl; add the dressing, and stir to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to a day ahead. Garnish with more diced pickles and fresh dill, if you like.