Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad
A vibrant pasta salad combining tangy flavors, crispy textures, and creamy goodness, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and add your short pasta. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and let it cool. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle brine, yellow mustard, kosher salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta, crispy bacon, pickles, mini cucumbers, cheese, red onions, and fresh dill to the bowl. Gently toss to coat.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with salt or sugar.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Perfect for potlucks and gatherings. Consider adding fresh dill as a garnish before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pasta salad, dill pickle, bacon, summer salad, potluck