Dill Pickle Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Directions

  1. 1Start by cooking 1 pound of bacon.
  2. 2Cook 1 pound of rotini pasta.
  3. 3While the bacon and pasta cook, cube 8 ounces of sharp cheddar.
  4. 4Chop up 2 cups of dill pickles.
  5. 5Chop about 2 tablespoons of fresh dill.
  6. 6Once the pasta is done, drain it.
  7. 7Rinse the pasta under cold water until it's completely cooled.
  8. 8Mix together 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 cup of sour cream, and a half a cup of pickle juice.
  9. 9Add 1 packet of ranch seasoning and the fresh dill into the bowl.
  10. 10Whisk until it's well mixed.
  11. 11Add in the cooked and drained pasta, the chopped pickles, the cheese, and the bacon.
  12. 12Mix all the ingredients well.
  13. 13Once it's mixed up, let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour.
  14. 14Serve cold and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon
  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix

Equipment

ovenpotcutting boardknifebowlwhiskwooden spoon

Tips

  • Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
  • Serve cold and enjoy!