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Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad

Welcome to the delightful world of Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad. This vibrant dish combines the tangy crunch of dill pickles with the savory goodness of crispy bacon and al dente rotini pasta. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or just a quick and satisfying meal at home, this pasta salad is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup dill pickles diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Optional Garnish
  • Fresh dill for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Spoon

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. This typically takes about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Once the pasta is cooked, drain it in a colander and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  3. Step 3: While the pasta is cooling, prepare the other ingredients by cooking and crumbling the bacon, dicing the dill pickles, and chopping the red onion and celery.
  4. Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, diced dill pickles, chopped red onion, and diced celery. Toss gently.
  5. Step 5: In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and pickle juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Step 6: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well coated.
  7. Step 7: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Step 8: Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and garnish with fresh dill if desired.

Notes

This pasta salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for about 3-5 days.