Description
Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad is a delightful fusion of creamy, tangy, and smoky flavors that promises to impress at any gathering. This easy-to-make dish combines tender pasta with crispy bacon, crunchy pickles, and a zesty dressing, making it perfect for picnics, potlucks, or casual dinners. With minimal prep time of just 15 minutes and the ability to be made ahead, this salad is not only convenient but also packed with wholesome ingredients. Each bite delivers a satisfying explosion of taste that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Whether served as a side or main dish, Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Pickle Brine
- 8 slices Bacon
- 8 ounces Short Pasta
- 1 cup Pickles
- 1 cup Mini Cucumbers
- 1 cup Mild Cheese
- 1/2 cup Red Onions
- Fresh Dill
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and cool.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy; chop into bits.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle brine, mustard, salt, and sugar; whisk until smooth.
- Combine cooled pasta with pickles, cucumbers, cheese, onions, and bacon in a large mixing bowl.
- Add dressing and toss until evenly coated; chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg