Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Pickles usually play a supporting role in recipes.  But not this time.  This recipe comes from Pinterest.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups dry shell pasta
• ¾ cup sliced pickles
• ⅔ cup cheddar cheese, diced
• 3 tablespoons finely diced white onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• ½ cup pickle juice

Dressing

• ⅔ cup mayonnaise
• ⅓ cup sour cream
• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
• 4 tablespoons pickle juice
• salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

• Boil pasta al dente according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop cooking.
• Toss cold pasta with about ½ cup of pickle juice and set aside for about 5 minutes. 
• Drain & discard pickle juice.
• Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
• Toss all ingredients in a large bowl. 
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.