Dill pickle bacon pasta salad
This Dill pickle bacon pasta salad is a unique, flavorful dish that combines creamy, crunchy, tangy, and savory elements for a truly unforgettable experience. It's perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and weeknight dinners, consistently earning rave reviews.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb Elbow macaroni or small pasta shells
12-16 slices Baco
1 ½ cups Dill pickles, finely diced
1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded or finely diced
1 cup Mayonnaise, full-fat
½ cup Sour cream
¼ cup Dill pickle juice
¼ cup Fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Garlic powder
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, dill, mustard, and garlic powder
- Combine the pasta, bacon, pickles, and cheese in a bowl
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.
Let the salad chill for better flavor melding.
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