FIESTA PASTA SALAD WITH DILL PICKLES

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This dill pickle pasta salad salad has so many different colors that it looks as though there is confetti in it. There is a thousand variations to this salad! My mother adds ham and asparagus to it. I usually use tri-colored pasta in this salad to add even more color. Also I serve green onions on the side. All my friends and family love this so much. I don't think I would be invited on our annual family camping trip if I didn't bring this salad.

Provided by ROB23

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked fusilli pasta
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
⅓ cup minced dill pickles
⅓ cup minced celery
⅓ cup minced radishes
½ cup light creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®), or more to taste
⅓ cup shredded aged Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons light Thousand Island salad dressing
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons whole grain Dijon mustard
1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Add frozen vegetables; continue cooking until fusilli is tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes more. Drain.
  • Soak the fusilli-vegetable mixture in cold water until cool to the touch.
  • Meanwhile, mix pickles, celery, and radishes with creamy salad dressing, Cheddar cheese, Thousand Island dressing, relish, and Dijon mustard together in a large bowl. Drain fusilli and vegetables and mix in. Cover and refrigerate, 1 to 8 hours. Sprinkle paprika on top before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 178.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Cassandra Scott
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I've never had pasta salad with dill pickles before, but I'm definitely a fan now. This salad is delicious!


Corey Smith Mitchell
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This salad is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the pasta and the pickles.


Redbricks Atsrim
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I'm not a big fan of dill pickles, but I still enjoyed this salad. The other ingredients really balance out the flavor.


mervyn adrienne
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This salad is perfect for a picnic or potluck. It's easy to transport and everyone loves it.


Milka Chepngetich
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad turned out too salty. I think I'll use less dressing next time.


Chance Atkinson
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This salad is a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Md mohammad Hossain
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I love the addition of fresh dill to this salad. It really brightens up the flavor.


Christiana Danquah
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or ham. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Mujammil Hossain Dihan
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I was a bit skeptical about the dill pickles, but they really do add a great flavor to this salad. I'll definitely be making this again.


Inoka Madushanthi
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Jagat Chhetri
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I've made this pasta salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dill pickles add a nice tangy flavor that perfectly complements the other ingredients.


shahed khan
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This pasta salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.