Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Cool, creamy, and full of tangy dill pickle flavor, this easy pasta salad comes together in just 30 minutes and makes the perfect side for parties, picnics, or weeknight meals.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup pickle brine
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1-2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup dill pickle spears chopped, plus more for garnish
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill plus more for garnish
- 6-8 sliced cooked bacon crumbled
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to package directions for al dente. Transfer pasta to a colander, rinse with cold water, and drain well. Allow to cool completely.
- While pasta is boiling, prepare the dressing. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, dijon mustard, garlic, and black pepper, whisking until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta, chopped pickles, carrots, onion, and dill to the bowl of dressing and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to a day ahead.
- When ready to serve, stir in crumbled bacon. Garnish with more diced pickles and chopped dill, if desired.
Notes
- Make ahead: Can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 667kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 767mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1951IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg