Name: Pickle-Tastic Pasta Salad
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H30M0.000S
Yield: Serves 4 - 6
Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup ranch dressing; 3 tablespoons pickle juice plus 2 cups diced pickles; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 12 ounces elbow macaroni; 1 1/2 cups diced Colby Jack cheese; Freshly ground black pepper

Level: Easy

Total: 1 hr 30 min (includes chilling time)
Active: 20 min

Yield: Serves 4 - 6

Ingredients

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3/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup ranch dressing

3 tablespoons pickle juice plus 2 cups diced pickles

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

12 ounces elbow macaroni

1 1/2 cups diced Colby Jack cheese

Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Make the dressing by combining the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, pickle juice, chives and dill in a bowl. Set aside.
Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente, approximately 6 minutes, then drain, set aside and let cool, approximately 6 minutes again.
Toss the macaroni, pickles and Colby Jack with the dressing, then garnish the top with black pepper and some chives. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour, then serve.