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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad, prepared and served in a dish
Servings
Servings:
16
Serving Size
Serving Size:
1/2 cup

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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

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Description

This salad sums up the flavors of a summer picnic.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dry whole-wheat shell pasta (about 3 cups)
  • ¾ cup sliced pickles
  • ⅔ cup cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons white onion, finely diced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • ½ cup pickle juice

Dressing Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup Greek yogurt, plain
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • 4 tablespoons pickle juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions

Directions

Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Toss pasta with 1/2 cup pickle juice and set aside for five minutes. Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Drain pasta and discard any remaining pickle juice. Add pickles, cheese, onions and dill to pasta. Top with dressing and stir to combine. Chill for at least an hour before serving.

Dietary and Nutrition

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Dietary fiber found in whole grains (especially the soluble fiber found in oats and barley) may help reduce the absorption of dietary cholesterol. The bran and germ contribute a variety of substances which also play a role in reducing the risk of heart disease: trace minerals, a variety of phytochemicals and a small amount of healthy oils.

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Whole Grains: Agriculture to Health (FN691, Reviewed August 2022)

Whole-grains contain all elements of the kernel-bran, germ and endosperm. The bran and germ contain a variety of health-enhancing components-dietary fiber, phytochemicals, vitamins, trace minerals and small amounts of unsaturated fat.

Now You're Cookin': More Whole Grains! (FN695, Reviewed August 2021)

Children who eat more often with their families eat a healthier diet, including more grains, fruits, vegetables and other nutritious foods.

This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.

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