Description
A unique and flavorful salad combining pasta, pickles, and bacon for an exciting twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- ½ cup bacon bits
- 1 cup pickle brine
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 cups chopped pickles
- 1 cup mayo
Instructions
- Boil the pasta based on the directions on the box. Once done, drain it and cool it under cold water before moving it to a big bowl.
- Grab a smaller bowl and whisk mayo, sour cream, pickle liquid, and ranch mix until smooth and creamy.
- In the bowl with the pasta, stir in the chopped pickles, cheese cubes, bacon bits, and the dressing you made. Add dill and mix everything well.
- Pop it in the fridge for 4-6 hours before eating.
Notes
- For a lighter option, consider reducing the amount of mayo.
- Feel free to add extra ingredients like onions or bell peppers for added crunch.
- This salad is best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg