Description
A delightful pasta salad combining tangy pickles, crispy bacon, and creamy dressing, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 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
- Start by boiling a pot of water. Add the short pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- While the pasta cools, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and let it drain on paper towels. Once cool, chop it into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle brine, yellow mustard, kosher salt, and sugar. Stir until well combined.
- Add the cooled pasta, diced bacon, pickles, mini cucumbers, mild cheese, red onions, and fresh dill into the bowl. Mix everything gently to coat the pasta evenly with the dressing.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Great as a side dish for barbecues or potlucks. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American