Description
Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines the crunch of fresh veggies and the smoky goodness of crispy bacon, all enveloped in a creamy dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Each bite is a delightful mix of tangy and savory, making it an ideal side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb dry cavatappi or rotini pasta
- 8 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy & crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups dill pickles, finely diced
- 6 tbsp dill pickle juice (divided)
- 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp fresh dill weed, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil cavatappi until al dente. Drain, toss with 3 tbsp pickle juice while warm, and let cool.
- Dressing: Whisk mayo, sour cream, remaining pickle juice, fresh dill, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix-ins: Dice pickles, cube cheddar cheese, and crumble crispy cooked bacon.
- Combine & chill: Toss pasta, dressing, pickles, cheddar, and bacon together. Garnish with dill and chill 1 hr.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg