Side dishe for 6
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
$3.27for 425 minServes 6
Cooked elbow pasta mixes with pickles, cheddar, dill, onion, and creamy pickle dressing for a chilled salad.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price | |
| Pickles and olives, 8.75 oz$0.18/oz typical | 8.75 oz | $1.57Typical price | |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price | |
| Onions, a little$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.08Typical price | |
| Sour cream, 2.75 oz$0.14/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.40Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.90 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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Typical price
$0.82 per serving$3.27 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow pasta
- 1/2 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sliced dill pickles
- 3 tbsp fresh dill
- 3 tbsp white onion
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 1/4 tsp sriracha
- salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
Steps
- Boil salted water in a 4-quart pot, add the elbow pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
- Drain the pasta, toss it with 1/2 cup pickle juice, and cool it for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1/4 cup pickle juice, sriracha, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon dill in a large bowl.
- Add the pasta, cheddar, pickles, onion, and remaining dill, and stir until coated.
- Chill the salad for 5 minutes, then season with salt if needed.
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