Dill Pickle Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by cooking 1 pound of bacon.
  2. 2Start by cooking 1 pound of bacon.
  3. 3Start by cooking 1 pound of bacon.
  4. 4Cook 1 pound of rotini pasta.
  5. 5Cook 1 pound of rotini pasta.
  6. 6Cook 1 pound of rotini pasta.
  7. 7While the bacon and pasta cook, cube 8 ounces of sharp cheddar.
  8. 8While the bacon and pasta cook, cube 8 ounces of sharp cheddar.
  9. 9While the bacon and pasta cook, cube 8 ounces of sharp cheddar.
  10. 10Chop up 2 cups of dill pickles.
  11. 11Chop up 2 cups of dill pickles.
  12. 12Chop up 2 cups of dill pickles.
  13. 13Chop about 2 tablespoons of fresh dill.
  14. 14Chop about 2 tablespoons of fresh dill.
  15. 15Chop about 2 tablespoons of fresh dill.
  16. 16Once the pasta is done, drain it.
  17. 17Once the pasta is done, drain it.
  18. 18Once the pasta is done, drain it.
  19. 19Rinse the pasta under cold water until it's completely cooled.
  20. 20Rinse the pasta under cold water until it's completely cooled.
  21. 21Rinse the pasta under cold water until it's completely cooled.
  22. 22Mix together 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 cup of sour cream, and a half a cup of pickle juice.
  23. 23Mix together 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 cup of sour cream, and a half a cup of pickle juice.
  24. 24Mix together 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 cup of sour cream, and a half a cup of pickle juice.
  25. 25Add 1 packet of ranch seasoning and the fresh dill into the bowl.
  26. 26Add 1 packet of ranch seasoning and the fresh dill into the bowl.
  27. 27Add 1 packet of ranch seasoning and the fresh dill into the bowl.
  28. 28Whisk until it's well mixed.
  29. 29Whisk until it's well mixed.
  30. 30Whisk until it's well mixed.
  31. 31Add in the cooked and drained pasta, the chopped pickles, the cheese, and the bacon.
  32. 32Add in the cooked and drained pasta, the chopped pickles, the cheese, and the bacon.
  33. 33Add in the cooked and drained pasta, the chopped pickles, the cheese, and the bacon.
  34. 34Mix all the ingredients well.
  35. 35Mix all the ingredients well.
  36. 36Mix all the ingredients well.
  37. 37Once it's mixed up, let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour.
  38. 38Once it's mixed up, let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour.
  39. 39Once it's mixed up, let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour.
  40. 40Serve cold and enjoy.
  41. 41Serve cold and enjoy.
  42. 42Serve cold and enjoy.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

ovenpotcutting boardknifebowlwhiskwooden spoon

Tips

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