Description
Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly combines creamy, tangy, and smoky notes. This crowd-pleaser is ideal for any gathering, from summer picnics to potlucks. With its unique blend of ingredients, including crispy bacon and crunchy pickles, every bite offers an explosion of taste. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also highly customizable, allowing you to add your favorite veggies or tweak the seasonings to suit your preferences. Impress your guests with this delicious pasta salad that’s sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Pickle Brine
- 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 8 slices Bacon
- 8 ounces Short Pasta
- 1 cup Pickles
- 1 cup Mini Cucumbers
- 1 cup Mild Cheese
- 1/2 cup Red Onions
- 1/4 cup Fresh Dill
- to taste Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Boil pasta in a large pot until al dente; drain and cool.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy; drain.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle brine, mustard, salt, and sugar.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, pickles, cucumbers, cheese, onions, and bacon; toss with dressing until well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Frying, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg