Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad Recipe

Craving something creamy and tangy? Try this Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad Recipe for a bold side dish everyone will love.

wholeandheavenlyoven

This Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad Recipe is a summer-perfect side dish that goes well with any meal. With only a few required ingredients, it’s quicker to try the recipe by boiling the pasta and mixing everything. Cook and savor!

Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad Recipe

saltnpepperhere

Prep Time: 10 minutes         Cook Time: 20 minutes         Total Time: 30 minutes         Servings: 6-12

Ingredients

For The Dressing

• 1/3 cup pickle brine
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

For The Salad

• 1 lb short pasta
• 8 strips of bacon (cut into 1-3-inch square pieces)
• 3 large pickles (finely chopped)
• 3 mini cucumbers (finely chopped)
• 1/3 cup red onions (finely chopped)
• 1/4 lb block mild cheese (cut into smaller pieces)
• 2-3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh dill (plus more to garnish)
• Salt (adjust to taste)
• Pepper (adjust to taste)

Recipe

1. Place a large pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil.
2. Next, set a skillet over medium-high heat and place the bacon pieces in the pan without adding any oil.
3. Cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until the fat is rendered out and the bacon is crispy and brown.
4. Transfer the cooked bacon to a tray lined with a paper towel.
5. As the pasta water boils, season with salt and cook the pasta to your liking.
6. Once the pasta is cooked, drain well and place it in a large mixing bowl, and let it cool.
7. Mix all the dressing ingredients and combine well.
8. Pour half of the prepared dressing into the cooked pasta, toss well to let the pasta absorb the flavor.
9. Store the remaining dressing in the fridge.
10. Cut the cooked bacon into small squares.
11. Once the pasta is cooled, add chopped pickles, cucumbers, onions, dill, and bacon bits.
12. Pour the rest of the dressing over the pasta.
13. Toss, serve, and enjoy.

Tips

• Cook the pasta properly and add salt to the boiling water.
• If planning to serve cold, season a little heavier.