Creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
WARNING! This salad is VERY addictive! As a proud pickle fan, it was my duty to create a recipe that reflected my passion. So here it is, my creamy pasta salad with pickles, the perfect accompaniment to dinners with friends/date nights/girls nights/solo nights, in short, any occasion is a good one to enjoy this delicious salad.
- Servings: 4
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can replace it with bacon, crispy prosciutto or omit it for a meatless version.
Yes, it’s easy to prepare in advance. Store it in the refrigerator and stir it before serving. To liven up the texture, you can add a little mayonnaise or a drizzle of brine.
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) pickle brine (pickle juice)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- Pepper, to taste (I like to use a LOT)
- 400 g short pastry of your choice, cooked and cooled
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) finely chopped dill pickles
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) coarsely chopped fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) finely chopped red onion
- 125 g pancetta, pan-fried
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) homemade croutons(see recipe) (optional)
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Preparation
Pasta Salad
- In a large salad bowl, mix mayonnaise, pickle brine, white wine vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper.
- Add remaining ingredients except croutons and toss until all ingredients are well coated with creamy dressing. Garnish with croutons.
