Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Rinse and dry the cucumbers thoroughly before slicing them into ¼-inch rounds.
- Finely chop the red onion, ensuring you have small, even pieces.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rotini, cucumbers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.
- Gently fold the dressing into the salad mixture until combined without over-mixing.
- Mix in the cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish before serving with extra parsley and bacon crumbles, then serve chilled.
Nutrition
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; the flavors will develop further, making it even tastier the next day.
