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Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad

A refreshing and savory pasta salad that combines dill pickles, crispy bacon, and a creamy dressing, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Adds creaminess to the salad
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Offers tangy flavor
  • 1/4 cup Pickle Brine Infuses dressing with tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Elevates taste
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Balances tanginess
  • to taste Salt and Pepper For adjusting seasoning
Salad
  • 8 slices Bacon Provides smoky, crispy texture
  • 8 ounces Short Pasta Acts as the main ingredient
  • 1 cup Pickles Adds refreshing crunch
  • 1 cup Mini Cucumbers Contributes fresh bite
  • 1 cup Mild Cheese Offers creamy texture
  • 1/2 cup Red Onions Brings color and bite
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill Adds freshness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the short pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy and then crumble it into pieces.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle brine, mustard, salt, sugar, and pepper to create the dressing.
Assembly
  1. Once the pasta is ready, drain and rinse it under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, bacon, pickles, mini cucumbers, cheese, red onions, and fresh dill.
  3. Add the dressing, mixing everything together thoroughly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 14gFat: 25g

Notes

Chill the salad for an hour before serving to let the flavors deepen. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for best flavor.

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