Description
Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad is a flavorful twist on a classic dish that perfectly blends creamy, tangy, and smoky tastes. This delightful pasta salad features crunchy pickles and crispy bacon, all enveloped in a rich dressing that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or family dinners, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but can also be customized to suit your preferences. With its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, it’s sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup pickle brine
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 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
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and cool.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; crumble when cooled.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle brine, mustard, salt, and sugar.
- Combine cooled pasta with pickles, cucumbers, cheese, onions, and crumbled bacon.
- Add the dressing to the pasta mixture; toss well to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg