Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad
A creamy and tangy pasta salad featuring dill pickles, crispy bacon, and a rich dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup diced dill pickles
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, diced pickles, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, pickle juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
Notes
Consider adding toasted sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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