Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
To try
Servings: 8 · $2/serving · Active: 15 min · Total: 25 min ·
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Notes
- Added as a to-try option from Two Peas & Their Pod because it is a quick, low-effort pasta salad with chickpeas and make-ahead potential.
- Imported from structured recipe metadata on 2026-06-11T09:01:32-04:00.
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Ingredients
| Quantity | Unit | Item | Section | Pantry? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | ounces | short-cut pasta, (fuisilli, farfalle, cavatappi) | Pasta/sauces/tomato paste | no |
| 15 | oz | chickpeas, (rinsed and drained) | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | no |
| 1 1/2 | cups | diced dill pickles | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | no |
| 1 | cup | diced cucumbers | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | no |
| 1/2 | cup | diced celery | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | no |
| 1/2 | cup | diced red onion | Produce | no |
| 1/3 | cup | chopped fresh dill | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | no |
| 2 | tablespoons | chopped fresh parsley | Produce | no |
| 2/3 | cup | shredded cheddar cheese | Cheese Products | no |
| 3/4 | cup | plain Greek yogurt | Dairy & Eggs | no |
| 3 | tablespoons | mayonnaise | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | no |
| 1/4 | cup | pickle juice | Wine and beverages | no |
| 1 | tablespoon | lemon juice | Wine and beverages | no |
| 1 | teaspoon | dried dill | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | no |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | garlic powder | Produce | no |
| 1/4 | teaspoon | onion powder | Produce | no |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | kosher salt | Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts | yes |
| 1/4 | teaspoon | black pepper | Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts | yes |
| Chopped fresh dill | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | no | ||
| Crushed plain kettle chips, (optional but so good) | Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs | no |
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, pickle juice, lemon juice, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the cooled pasta, chickpeas, cucumbers, dill pickles, celery, red onion, fresh dill, and cheddar cheese to the bowl with the dressing. Stir until everything is well coated. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Serve: Garnish with extra fresh dill. For an added crunch, top with crushed kettle chips right before serving. It sounds odd, but trust me. Enjoy!
Meal-prep notes
- Leftover quality: TBD.
- Reheating: TBD.
- Good pairings: TBD.
- Prep ahead: TBD.