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Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad

Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad: Your New Summer Favorite

Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad is a delightful summer dish blending crunchy pickles, crispy bacon, and creamy dressing, perfect for potlucks and picnics.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 heaped cup Dill Pickles finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup Pickle Brine
  • 8 strips Bacon cooked until crispy
  • 300 g Mini Cucumbers finely chopped
  • 2 cups Short Pasta such as small shells or elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup Cheese cut into small pieces, mild varieties like cheddar or gouda
  • 1 medium Red Onion finely chopped
  • 2-3 tablespoons Fresh Dill chopped
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 3/4 cup Mayonnaise for creamy base
  • 1/3 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons Yellow Mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sugar to balance flavors
  • to taste Kosher Salt for seasoning

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Medium Bowl
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle brine, yellow mustard, kosher salt, and sugar until smooth.
  3. Transfer warm pasta to a large bowl; add half of the dressing and toss to coat.
  4. In a skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Finely chop dill pickles, mini cucumbers, red onion, and cheese. Add chopped dill.
  6. Once pasta is cool, fold in crispy bacon and chopped ingredients. Add remaining dressing and mix well.
  7. Serve at room temperature or chilled, garnished with extra dill or bacon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, prepare the salad a few hours in advance. This salad is great for potlucks and can be served chilled or at room temperature.

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