Dill pickle fans will love this amazing pasta salad. The shell pasta is accompanied by diced Cheddar cheese, onion, seasonings all in a creamy dressing, but the star of the dish is the dill pickles. It's ready quickly but is even better if made in advance
Pasta:
1/2 lb. dry shell pasta, (medium size, about 3 c.)
3/4 c. dill pickles, sliced or diced
2/3 c. Cheddar cheese, small diced
3 T. white onion, finely diced
2 T. fresh dill
1/2 c. dill pickle juice
Dressing:
2/3 c. mayonnaise
1/3 c. sour cream
1/8 t. cayenne pepper
4 T. dill pickle juice
salt and pepper, to taste
Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions; drain. Run pasta under cold water to stop the cooking; drain again.
Toss pasta with 1/2 c. pickle juice; let sit for about 5 minutes. Drain; discard the pickle juice.
Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Serve cold, garnished with a little more fresh dill, if desired.
8 servings.