Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

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This dill pickle pasta salad with chopped dill pickles, bacon, and Cheddar cheese is briny, rich, salty and absolutely delicious.

overhead view of dill pickle pasta salad in a bowl with orange napkin in background
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 pound short pasta, such as mini bowtie pasta

  • 10 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled, divided

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 2 cups chopped refrigerated dill pickles, plus 1/3 cup pickle brine, divided

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish

  • 1 cup 1/4-inch diced sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise

  • 2/3 cup sour cream

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons salt and pasta to water and cook, stirring often, until pasta is al dente, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water just enough to bring the pasta to lukewarm or room temperature. Drain well. 

  2. Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.

  3. Add pasta to a large bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon chopped pickles, 1 teaspoon dill, and 1 tablespoon bacon for garnish. Add cheese and remaining pickles, dill, and bacon to the pasta bowl.  

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together remaining 2 teaspoons salt with pickle brine, mayonnaise, sour cream, black pepper, and onion powder until well combined. Pour mixture over pasta mixture and toss well to coat. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl and top with reserved pickles, dill and bacon. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

295 Calories
22g Fat
14g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 295
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 724mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 168mg 13%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 131mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.