Description
A delightful pasta salad featuring crispy bacon and tangy dill pickles, tossed in a creamy dressing that tantalizes your taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Pickle Brine
- 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 8 slices Bacon
- 8 ounces Short Pasta
- 1 cup Pickles
- 1 cup Mini Cucumbers
- 1 cup Mild Cheese
- 1/2 cup Red Onions
- 1/4 cup Fresh Dill
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add short pasta, cook until al dente, drain and rinse under cold water.
- Cook the Bacon: Fry bacon in a pan over medium heat until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle brine, mustard, salt, sugar, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooled pasta, chopped bacon, pickles, mini cucumbers, cheese, red onions, and dill to the dressing; stir gently.
- Season and Chill: Taste and adjust seasoning; cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve and Enjoy: Stir before serving, garnishing with dill if desired.
Notes
Letting the salad chill enhances the flavors. You can substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg