Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta (Print Version)
Creamy pasta salad featuring smoky bacon, tangy pickles, fresh dill, and crunchy cucumbers for vibrant flavors.
# Ingredients:
Dressing
01 -
1 cup mayonnaise
02 -
1/2 cup sour cream
03 -
1/4 cup pickle brine
04 -
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
05 -
1 teaspoon kosher salt
06 -
1 teaspoon sugar
Salad
07 -
8 slices bacon
08 -
8 ounces short pasta
09 -
1 cup pickles, chopped
10 -
1 cup mini cucumbers, sliced
11 -
1 cup mild cheese, cubed
12 -
1/2 cup red onions, thinly sliced
13 -
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
14 -
Salt and pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add short pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and allow to cool.
02 -
Place bacon slices in a cold skillet and cook over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Once cooled, chop into bite-sized pieces.
03 -
In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle brine, yellow mustard, kosher salt, and sugar until smooth.
04 -
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped pickles, sliced mini cucumbers, cubed mild cheese, red onions, fresh dill, and bacon pieces.
05 -
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat all components evenly.
06 -
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Chilling the salad before serving allows the flavors to meld and intensify.