{"id":31245,"date":"2019-07-17T05:00:16","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T11:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/?p=31245"},"modified":"2021-04-27T09:52:06","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T15:52:06","slug":"vegan-dill-pickle-pasta-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/vegan-dill-pickle-pasta-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Dill Pickle Pasta Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"

This vegan dill pickle pasta salad offers a tangy twist on a classic macaroni salad. Pasta, pickles, vegan cheddar cheese + scallions are tossed in a tangy, creamy dill-pickle-laced dressing. This easy side dish comes together in 30 minutes and is the perfect side for a classic summer BBQ.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chilled pasta salads are where it's at this summer.<\/p>\n

Between the unrelenting steamy midwestern heat and a jam-packed calendar, my kitchen is currently only capable of churning out dishes that are served cool and made quickly.<\/p>\n

Have you tried my Italian pasta salad<\/a>\u00a0or Southwest pasta salad<\/a> yet? Both are super crowd-pleasing, but this one has those two beat in terms of ease.<\/p>\n

Cook the pasta. Chop a few things. Measure. Whisk. And you've got yourself a pickle-y pasta salad that'll enhance the good summer party vibes whether the crowd is vegan or not.<\/p>\n

Even Sloane likes this pasta salad. Which is actually saying quite a lot because the girl doesn't like pasta.<\/p>\n

Judging by the confused grimace she makes, it appears to be a textural mismatch with her palette. It's one of the only foods she's met that she doesn't care for. Perhaps her dad's Italian genes skipped a generation. \ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2640\ufe0f<\/p>\n

Although pasta's been a consistent no-go in the year Sloane's been consuming solids, pickles have always been an enthusiastic YES. The little lady loves anything tangy, garlicky, and vinegary.<\/p>\n

Since this salad pairs one of her strong dislikes with one of her loves, I figured it was worth offering to her.<\/p>\n

To my surprise and delight, she went wild for it. Saying and signing, \"more, more, more\" once the small bowlful I'd offered her had been emptied.<\/p>\n

She's now enjoyed this salad on four occasions, and I'm wondering if it may have gotten her over the pasta-averse hump. Only time (and other pasta dishes) will tell...<\/p>\n

\"Vegan<\/p>\n

This dill pickle pasta salad has all the classic elements\u2014pickles, macaroni pasta, \"cheese\", creamy dressing\u2014in one easy, vegan-friendly package.<\/p>\n

It comes together in 30 minutes and requires just 7 ingredients. It's the perfect in-a-pinch item to throw together for a summer party or gathering, and your friends and family will never know it's vegan!<\/p>\n

To make it, you'll start by boiling eight ounces of elbow pasta.<\/p>\n

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While the pasta cooks, prepare the other salad components and the dressing.<\/p>\n

Dice up a whole heap of dill pickles. I use cornichons (sour baby gherkins) for this salad because they offer a super tangy bite, but regular dill pickles work great too.<\/p>\n

Shred or dice vegan block-style cheddar cheese. I don't recommend using the pre-shredded bag cheese for this because the texture can be a bit odd and off-putting. Instead, use a block style cheese and grate it or dice it into rectangular cubes.<\/p>\n

Thinly slice a few scallions.<\/p>\n

To make the dressing, whisk together vegan mayonnaise, dill pickle juice, a bit of fresh dill, yellow mustard, black pepper, and cayenne (for an optional kick).<\/p>\n

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This dressing is very much on the thinner side\u2014that's how it's supposed to be, so don't worry. As the pasta salad sits and chills in the fridge, it will absorb any excess dressing.<\/p>\n

Add all the ingredients to a large serving bowl and toss to coat.<\/p>\n

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I like to serve this salad with a garnish of chopped dill and thinly sliced pickles, but that's totally optional. Just adds a touch of fancy eye-appeal.<\/p>\n

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I hope you love this recipe as much as I do. If you make it, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don\u2019t forget to tag a photo #blissfulbasil<\/a> on Instagram.<\/p>\n

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Vegan Dill Pickle Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n
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This vegan dill pickle pasta salad offers a tangy twist on a classic macaroni salad. Pasta, pickles, vegan cheddar cheese + scallions are tossed in a tangy, creamy dill-pickle-laced dressing. This easy side dish comes together in 30 minutes and is the perfect side for a classic summer BBQ.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Course <\/span>Salads, Side Dishes<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cuisine <\/span>Gluten-Free, Vegan<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Keyword <\/span>cheese, easy, macaroni salad, pasta salad, pickles, quick, summer bbq<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Prep Time <\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cook Time <\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Total Time <\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Author <\/span>Ashley<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

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