Pickle-Dill Ranch Pasta Salad
Experience a burst of flavors with this vibrant Pickle-Dill Ranch Pasta Salad! Creamy ranch dressing meets crunchy dill pickles and fresh vegetables, creating a delightful dish perfect for summer picnics and family gatherings. This crowd-pleaser is not only easy to make but also adaptable to suit your taste preferences, ensuring a memorable culinary experience every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup diced dill pickles
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced dill pickles, cherry tomatoes, red onion, fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the mixture and gently stir until everything is well coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding ingredients like diced cucumbers, crumbled bacon, or different dressings such as spicy ranch or garlic aioli. To prevent pasta from sticking together, rinse it under cold water after draining.