Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
A vibrant and creamy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad that combines tangy flavors and crispy textures, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 cups diced medium cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 packet ranch dressing seasoning
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup pickle juice
- 1/2 cup chopped bacon
- 1 tablespoon dill weed
Instructions
- Cook the Rotini Pasta: Start by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil and cooking the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process and chill the noodles.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ranch seasoning, mayonnaise, sour cream, and pickle juice. Whisk the ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and well-incorporated.
- Combine the Ingredients: Add the chilled, cooked pasta, diced cheddar cheese, chopped dill pickles, and crispy bacon bits to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss the ingredients until everything is evenly coated.
- Add the Dill Weed: Sprinkle the dill weed over the salad and give it a final gentle stir to distribute the seasoning throughout.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Dill Pickle Pasta Salad for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Consider adding more pickle juice for a stronger flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg