Dill Pickle Beef Pasta Salad is a tangy, satisfying dish with tender beef, crisp pickles, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
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12 ounces rotini pasta
1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
1 cup dill pickles, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh dill, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Heat olive oil; season beef and sear 2–3 minutes per side.
- Chop pickles, vegetables, and herbs. Shred cheese if using.
- Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine beef, pasta, vegetables, pickles, and cheese.
- Pour dressing and fold gently.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh dill before serving.