Don’t knock it ‘till you try it—this dill pickle pasta salad will absolutely surprise you. It’s fresh, flavorful and loaded with pickles, celery and little bites of Cheddar. It’s got just enough going on without being too much.

1️⃣ Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with 2 tablespoons kosher salt, add pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. 🍝
2️⃣ Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, pickle brine and dill. 🥄
3️⃣ Drain pasta then immediately add cooked pasta to bowl with dressing; toss to combine then let rest 5 minutes. 🍜
4️⃣ Add pickles, celery, and Cheddar; toss to combine then season with black pepper and additional dill or brine to taste. 🥗

💡 Notes:

Make it vegan: use vegan mayo and skip the cheese. 🌱
As the pasta salad cools and sets, the dressing will thicken. Adjust with additional pickle juice to mayo to preference. Also adjust taste with additional pickle brine and black pepper to taste.