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Dill Pickle Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Dill Pickle Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad That Everyone Will Love

This Dill Pickle Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleaser combining smoky bacon, tangy dill pickles, and creamy ranch dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 12 ounces Pasta any shape like elbow, penne, or bow tie
  • 1 pound Thick-cut hickory smoked bacon
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes halved
  • 1 each Orange Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 each Red Onion diced
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles diced
  • 1 cup Italian Shredded Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese optional
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Pickle Juice reserved
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs chopped parsley or dill

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • colander
  • whisk
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and chop.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped bacon, halved grape tomatoes, diced orange bell pepper, diced red onion, diced dill pickles, Italian shredded cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing and reserved pickle juice. Pour over pasta mixture and toss gently.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Stir before serving and add more dressing if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, chill the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. Adjust dressing consistency based on preference and enjoy fresh ingredients.

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