A few more pasta salad recipes
We love a good pasta salad around here! There are so many spins on this classic American side dish tradition, and they’re perfect as a summer side dish for a cookout or barbecue. Here are a few of our favorite cold pasta salad recipes: This is the perfect summer salad, with a tinge of retro nostalgia but done up with fresh herbs and crunchy cucumbers. The creamy dressing has a hint of pickle juice for briny pop, and the Mediterranean combination of feta cheese and fresh dill to bring a sophistication to this down-home dish. Let’s make pickle pasta salad! “It was a perfect and tastier alternative to potato salad. Using pasta creates a more interesting texture and makes it even better!” -Cheryl “I appreciate how easy it was to put together. It’s sooo good! My 7-year old daughter had two giant servings and said it’s her favorite pasta ever. I’d call that a win!” -Tanvee
Pasta: You can use short pasta of any kind. We like spirals for the way they absorb a creamy dressing. Bow ties or penne also work well. Dill pickles, plus pickle juice: Dill pickles are the star! Use any classic dill pickle of your choosing or homemade dill pickles. A hint of pickle juice flavors the dressing. English cucumber: We like using English cucumber because you don’t have to peel or seed it. It tastes sweeter than a standard cucumber (which you can substitute, but peel it first). Fresh dill: This fresh herb adds herbaceous notes to the flavor; it’s worth seeking here! Mayonnaise and Greek yogurt (or sour cream): This combination makes a creamy dressing that doesn’t feel too heavy. Feta cheese: A classic dill pickle pasta salad often has cheddar cheese, but we like how feta brings a sophisticated savory pop. Red onion, garlic powder, dried dill, salt and pepper: These seasonings round out the ingredients.
Make sure the salad comes to room temperature before serving, since that affects flavor and texture). You can add a bit more fresh dill or dried dill into leftovers too, or even a little more pickle juice to make the flavors pop.
Try classic Pasta Salad Go for family favorite Chicken Pasta Salad Make Caprese Pasta Salad or Pesto Pasta Salad Mix up a Greek Pasta Salad or Mediterranean Pasta Salad Go for Bow Tie Pasta Salad or Orzo Pasta Salad
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