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Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad

A creamy, tangy pasta salad loaded with crunchy pickles and crispy bacon, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 3 cups cooked pasta
  • 1 cup dill pickles chopped
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp pickle juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente, drain and cool.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy and crumble.
  3. Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl.
  4. Combine pasta, pickles, bacon, and dressing.
  5. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Chill longer for deeper flavor. Add extra pickle juice if needed.