Recipe: Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 8 ounces whole wheat rotini pasta
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup diced dill pickles
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup diced radishes
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice (from the jar)
• 1/2 avocado
• 2 tablespoons chopped dill
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons water
   

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain in a colander and rinse under cold water for 2-3 minutes to bring to a cool temperature. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
2. Add the cherry tomatoes, pickles, onion, radishes, cheddar cheese, and chopped dill to the cooled pasta.
3. Combine Greek yogurt, honey, dill pickle brine, avocado, 2 tablespoons chopped dill, salt, pepper, and water to a small blender and blend until completely smooth.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta and mix until combined. 5. Chill pasta salad in the fridge for 20 minutes and stir before serving.
    

SERVES: 4