Dill Pickle Salad
Ingredients
- .75 -1 lb rotini pasta
*about 4 cups
- 8 oz bacon
*see notes
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
shredded or cubed
- 2 cups dill pickles
chopped, *about 7 whole pickles
- ⅓ cup Mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup pickle juice
- ⅓ cup sour cream
*see notes
- 2 Tbsp fresh dill
chopped
- 2 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
Directions
- 1
Start the bacon, cook however you prefer. I cook in the oven on 350º for about 20-25 minutes but pan fried is great too! In a large salad bowl add the cooled pasta, dill pickles, cheese, fresh dill, and dressing.
- 2
Cook pasta according to package (al dente). While everything is cooking, shred your cheese, chop the dill and pickles. Set aside, and in a medium size bowl, mix together mayo, sour cream, seasonings, pickle juice, dill. Set aside.
- 3
Chop the cooked bacon. Once the pasta is done, drain and rinse under ice cold water to get the heat out. In a large serving bowl, add pasta, cheese, bacon and dressing (reserve 1/4 cup of dressing for serving) and toss together well. Serve and add extra dressing if needed or save for later if pasta salad soaks up all the dressing, you may need to just add a little more sour cream mixed with a Tbsp or two of extra pickle juice to re hydrate the salad. Pasta brands will vary on absorption!!!
Dill Pickle Salad
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About this Recipe
If you're a pickle enthusiast looking for your next obsession, this Dill Pickle Salad is about to become your new favorite. This creamy, crunchy delight delivers on big flavor and is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
What makes this salad truly shine is the creamy dill pickle dressing, which perfectly coats every piece of rotini and infuses it with a tangy, herbaceous flavor. Combined with the satisfying crunch of chopped pickles and savory crispy bacon, it's a texture and flavor explosion that sets it apart from typical pasta salads.
Prepare for a symphony of textures and bold, zesty flavors. You'll experience the delightful chewiness of rotini pasta, the sharp tang of abundant dill pickles, and the comforting richness of cheddar cheese, all brought together by a lusciously creamy dressing. The addition of crispy bacon introduces a smoky, salty counterpoint, ensuring every bite is exciting and craveable. This is a dish that delivers on its promise of big, pickle-forward taste, a true dream for pickle lovers.
Customization & Variations
This Dill Pickle Salad is wonderfully adaptable. Feel free to adjust the cheddar cheese to your liking; sharp white cheddar or even a Monterey Jack could offer a delightful twist. For a slightly different creamy base, you could experiment with a combination of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt in place of sour cream, or increase the mayo for extra richness. If you don't have fresh dill on hand, you can increase the amount of dried dill for a concentrated herbal note.
This Dill Pickle Salad is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a vibrant side dish for any casual meal. Serve it well chilled to fully appreciate its refreshing qualities.