Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad
A refreshing pasta salad featuring dill pickles, crispy beef bacon, and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz Rotini or short pasta
- 16 oz Beef bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 2 Pickle Juice
- 1 packet Ranch Dressing Seasoning Mix
- 2 tbsp Fresh Dill, roughly chopped (dried dill works too)
- 2 cups Dill Pickles, roughly chopped
- 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, cubed
Instructions
- Cook the beef bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes over medium heat. Crumble and set aside.
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, ranch seasoning, and dill. Stir until blended.
- Add cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, chopped pickles, and cubed cheddar to the bowl. Mix together thoroughly.
- Reserve some bacon, cheese, pickles, and dill for topping if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
This pasta salad is perfect for gatherings and can be made a day in advance for even better flavor.