Creamy Pasta Salad with Cheese and Pickles

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    Prep: 8 min
    Cook: 15 min
    Total: 23 min
    Serves: 8

    This Creamy Pasta Salad with Cheese and Pickles is quick, tangy, and family-friendly—perfect for BBQs, picnics, or an easy weeknight side dish.

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    • 16 ounces small pasta(you can use mini serpentini, cavatappi, small shells)
    • 1 cup dill pickles(sliced, reserve the juice for dressing)
    • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese(diced)
    • 0.33 cup red onion(diced)
    • 0.25 cup fresh dill
    • 1 cup mayonnaise((For: dressing))
    • 1 cup sour cream((For: dressing))
    • 0.25 cup dill pickle juice((For: dressing))
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard((For: dressing))
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder((For: dressing))
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder((For: dressing))
    • Salt and black pepper(to taste (For: dressing))
    • 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley((For: dressing))
    • 0.13 teaspoon cayenne or chili powder(optional (For: dressing))
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