Description
Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad is a sensational dish that combines creamy, tangy, and smoky flavors, making it the perfect addition to any gathering. With crispy bacon and crunchy pickles, this pasta salad offers a delightful twist on traditional recipes. Simple to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a main or side dish, it’s sure to wow your guests at potlucks, summer barbecues, and family gatherings. The best part? You can make it ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld beautifully, enhancing the overall taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 water in a large pot for the pasta.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy; set aside.
- Cook short pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle brine, mustard, salt, and sugar until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with pickles, cucumbers, cheese, onions, and bacon bits; add dressing and toss well.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg