Bold Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad for Summer Parties
A tangy, creamy pasta salad with dill pickles, crisp bacon, vegetables, and a flavorful dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 ounces rotini or elbow macaroni
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
2 tablespoons fresh dill or chives, chopped
Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
12 ounces rotini or elbow macaroni
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
2 tablespoons fresh dill or chives, chopped
Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Notes
Do not overcook pasta. Chill to meld flavors. Add bacon just before serving to maintain crispness.