Pickle Pasta Salad

Cook the pasta:
Boil [[dry shell pasta (about 3 cups)]] al dente according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop cooking.

Pickle juice soak:
Toss the cold [[dry shell pasta (about 3 cups)]] with about ½ [[pickle juice]] and set aside for 5 minutes. Drain and discard [[pickle juice]].

Make the dressing: Combine in a small bowl:

• [[mayonnaise]]
• [[sour cream]]
• [[cayenne pepper]]
• [[pickle juice]]
• [[salt & pepper to taste]]

Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, toss:

• [[dry shell pasta (about 3 cups)]]
• [[sliced pickles]]
• [[cheddar cheese, diced]]
• [[finely diced white onion]]
• [[fresh dill]]
• the prepared dressing

Chill:
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.