Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad
A creamy pasta salad bursting with flavor and texture, combining crunchy pickles, crispy bacon, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 1 cup Mayonnaise Adds creaminess to the salad
- ½ cup Sour Cream Offers tangy flavor
- ¼ cup Pickle Brine Infuses dressing with tanginess
- 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard Enhances flavor
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Elevates taste
- 1 teaspoon Sugar Balances tanginess
Main ingredients
- 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
- ½ cup Red Onions Brings color and bite
- ¼ cup Fresh Dill Adds freshness
- Salt and Pepper To taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by cooking the short pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- While the pasta cools, cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Once done, drain on paper towels and chop into small pieces.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle brine, yellow mustard, kosher salt, and sugar until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta, chopped bacon, pickles, mini cucumbers, mild cheese, red onions, and fresh dill to the bowl.
- Gently mix everything until well combined. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Chilling
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend together.
Notes
Serve this pasta salad chilled as a side dish or a main course. It pairs wonderfully with grilled meats and can easily star as a cool dish at picnics or BBQs. Garnish with extra dill or some crispy bacon bits on top for added flair. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within three days for optimal freshness.