Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of this Dill Pickle Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad a perfect dish for BBQ side parties or effortless food for a crowd. This easy pasta salad combines the tangy essence of dill pickles with the savory crunch of bacon in a creamy pasta base, creating a memorable addition to your collection of summer pasta salad recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 Ounces Rotini or Macaroni
- 1 Pound Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 1/2 Cups Mayonnaise
- 1 Packet Dry Ranch Dressing Mix
- 2 Tablespoons Dill Pickle Juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 Cups Diced Dill Pickles
- 1 1/2 Cups Cubed Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Diced Green Onions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled.
- Cook bacon in a frying pan until crispy, then cool and crumble.
- Whisk mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Add cooked pasta to the mayonnaise mixture, stirring gently.
- Toss in crumbled bacon, diced dill pickles, cubed cheese, and diced green onions.
- Mix carefully. Chill the salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use fresh dill pickles and high-quality cheddar for the best flavor.
- Adjust flavors with more pickle juice for a tangier salad and more mayonnaise for creaminess.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: dill pickle, bacon, ranch, pasta salad, creamy pasta salad