Pickle Pasta Bacon Salad: Amazing 4-Hour Chill
A unique and flavorful salad combining pasta, pickles, and bacon for an exciting twist. This easy Pickle Pasta Bacon Salad is perfect for busy days and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4-6 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 2 cups chopped pickles
- 1 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup pickle brine
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- Boil the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, pickle brine, and ranch seasoning mix until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped pickles, cheddar cheese cubes, and bacon bits.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and add the dried dill.
- Mix everything gently but thoroughly.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 to 6 hours before serving.
- Stir before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter option, consider reducing the amount of mayo.
- Feel free to add extra ingredients like onions or bell peppers for added crunch.
- This salad is best served chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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