Grandma Becky's Pasta Salad

Dill pickles add a tangy, crunchy twist to this cheesy pasta salad that's a surefire hit at any potluck.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 390 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (8 ounce) package seashell pasta
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon dried dill, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ cup chopped deseeded dill pickles
• 6 ounces diced Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.

Step 2

Combine mayonnaise, pickles, onion, lemon juice, mustard, hot sauce, dill weed, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the cooled pasta and Cheddar cheese.