Description
Dill Pickle Turkey Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines creamy, tangy, and smoky elements, making it perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or family gatherings. This pasta salad features a delightful mix of ingredients including crunchy cucumbers, zesty pickles, and savory turkey, ensuring every bite is satisfying and memorable. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad can be served as a side or main dish. Impress your guests with this crowd-pleaser that beautifully balances flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup pickle brine
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 8 ounces short pasta
- 1 cup pickles
- 1 cup mini cucumbers
- 1 cup mild cheese
- 1/2 cup red onions
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the short pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle brine, yellow mustard, kosher salt, and sugar. Whisk until smooth.
- Cook turkey in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then chop into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta with chopped turkey, pickles, mini cucumbers, mild cheese, red onions, and fresh dill. Pour in the dressing and stir gently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg