Easy Vegan Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

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Attention all vegan pasta lovers! Upgrade your potluck, picnic and summer barbecue game with this mouthwatering easy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad. Combining perfectly cooked pasta with tangy dill pickles and a creamy dressing, this dish is a surefire hit for any crowd. Trust us, this dairy-free salad is a guaranteed favorite.

More salads? You’ll love this Vegan Chipotle Pasta Salad, this Easy Vegan Broccoli Salad Recipe with Creamy Dressing and this Healthy Superfood Spinach and Kale Salad!

Why You’ll Love This Easy Vegan Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

This simple side dish is one of our favorite salad recipes to make in the summer. Not only does it come together quickly but it also is great when made ahead. Plus, it pairs well with these Hearty & Firm Vegan Black Bean Burgers (Easy Recipe).

• It’s a super easy pasta salad to make and can be served on the same day it’s made or it’s a great make ahead recipe that can be served cold or at room temperature.
• The combination of pasta, dill pickles, and creamy dressing creates a perfect balance of tangy and creamy flavors.
• Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is an easy and delicious side dish for potlucks and summer barbecues.  This salad is sure to be a hit with any crowd, making it a go-to choice for gatherings.
• Dill pickles are all the rage, you find it in so many recipes and this dill pickle pasta salad is one you won’t want to pass up! Dill pickles bring a tangy, briny, and refreshing element to pasta dishes, elevating them to a whole new level. Everyone loves this salad!

Ingredients You Need

Easy Vegan Dill Pickle Pasta Salad recipe

• 4 cups dry pasta of choice (1 lb)
• 1/2 cup dill pickle juice or pickle brine
• 1 1/4 cups dill pickles, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups vegan cheddar cheese, diced into cubes
• 1/4 cup onion, diced
• 1/4 cup celery, diced
• 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions How to Make Easy Vegan Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

1. Cook pasta al dente, according to package directions.
2. Drain and transfer to large bowl.
3. Add pickle juice to pasta and mix to coat. Set aside and allow to cool.
4. Add pickles, cheese and onion to pasta.
5. In a small bowl, combine vegan mayo, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, pepper and dill. Stir until blended.
6. Add mayonnaise dressing to pasta in bowl and toss the pasta to coat.  Add some fresh ground pepper, chopped cilantro or parsley to the top of the pasta salad if desired.
7. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Storing Dill Pasta Salad

• Store this rotini salad in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days.

More Variations

• Add some freshly grilled corn to your salad for a sweet and zesty combo of flavors. Other veggies you can add are bell pepper, red onions, fresh herbs, etc.
• Add some chopped kale to your salad to beef up the greens!  I’m a sucker for kale in my salads and pasta!
• We used rotini pasta in our salad, but you can use fusilli, penne, shell, farfalle or elbow macaroni as well as gluten-free pasta.
• Want a little spice? Add some cayenne pepper, dijon mustard, jalepeno peppers or some hot sauce to bring on the heat.

FAQS

How can leftover Dill Pickle Salad be used?

• Leftovers can be enjoyed for lunches or snacks.

CAN i USE A DIFFERENT DRESSING?

• You can sub the dressing with a vegan ranch dressing if desired. 

What if my pasta salad is dry?

• Adding a splash of pickle juice or non-dairy milk to the dressing can revitalize it if it thickens in the fridge. 

What kind of pickles should be used?

• Dill pickles are obviously essential for this Dill Pickle Salad. Various types of dill pickles can also be used, including spicy or sweet dill pickles, depending on what you like.

Can protein be added to Dill Pickle Salad?

• Yes, add protein sources like grilled tofu or beans to make the salad more filling. 

What if fresh dill is unavailable?

• If fresh dill is unavailable, substitute with dried dill.

Indulge in the tangy charm of a vegan dill pickle salad. Described by many as a mouth-watering delicacy, this crunchy and refreshing dish is a must-try for pickle lovers and vegans alike.

So why wait? Elevate your taste buds and nourish your body with this vegan dill pickle salad. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you and it will soon become your new favorite.

If you give this vegan dill pickle pasta salad recipe a try, I’d love to know how it goes. Feel free to connect on Pinterest, Instagram, or Facebook.

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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Impress your guests with this vegan dill pickle pasta salad recipe, a deliciously creamy side dish that's easy to make, packed with flavor.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Salad

Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients

  

• 4 cups dry pasta of choice
• 1/2 cup dill pickle juice
• 1 1/4 cups dill pickles chopped
• 1 1/2 cups vegan cheddar cheese diced into cubes
• 1/4 cup onion diced
• 1/4 cup celery diced
• 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup vegan sour cream
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh dill or dried dill
• salt
• black pepper

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Instructions

 

• Cook pasta al dente, according to package directions. Drain and transfer to large bowl.
• Add pickle juice to pasta and mix to coat. Set aside and allow to cool.
• Add pickles, cheese, celery and onion to pasta.
• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, pepper and dill. Stir until blended.
• Add dressing to pasta in bowl and toss the pasta to coat.  Add some fresh ground pepper to the top of the pasta salad if desired.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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