Description
Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad is a flavor-packed dish that elevates your gatherings with its creamy, tangy, and smoky profile. This salad features tender pasta tossed with crispy bacon, crunchy pickles, and fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a delectable dressing that balances richness and zest. Perfect for summer barbecues or potlucks, this easy-to-make dish not only impresses your guests but also serves as a delightful main course or side dish. Its make-ahead-friendly nature means you can prepare it in advance, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Enjoy the vibrant taste and textures of this crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices bacon
- 8 ounces short pasta
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup pickle brine
- 1 cup pickles
- 1 cup mini cucumbers
- 1 cup mild cheese
- 1/2 cup red onions
- Fresh dill
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle brine, mustard, salt, and sugar until smooth.
- Combine cooled pasta with pickles, cucumbers, cheese, onions, and crumbled bacon; stir in dressing.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg