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Dill Pickle Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Dill Pickle Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is the best way to celebrate warm weather season! Tender macaroni pasta is tossed with bold, mouthwatering ingredients like dill pickles, bacon, cheddar cheese, and more.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
Calories
324
kcal
Author
Nichole
Ingredients
16
Ounces
Rotini or Macaroni
1
Pound
Bacon
Cooked and Crumbled
1 1/2
Cups
Mayonnaise
1
Packet Dry Ranch Dressing Mix
2
Tablespoons
Dill Pickle Juice
1
teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1/4
teaspoon
Black Pepper
2
Cups
Diced Dill Pickles
1 1/2
Cups
Cubed Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2
Cup
Diced Green Onions
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and then rinse under cold running water until cool.
While the pasta and bacon are cooking, whisk together the mayo, ranch mix, dill pickle juice, garlic powder and pepper in a large bowl.
Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the dressing and stir to combine.
Add all of the remaining ingredients and stir gently.
Chill until ready to serve.
This pasta salad lasts in the fridge for 3-5 days. You can leave the bacon out until ready to serve if you want it to stay crispy.
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Notes
NOTE: This salad serves 8-12 as a side, depending on how hungry everyone is! It will easily serve 4-6 as a main dish.
Nutrition
Calories:
324
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
2
g
|
Protein:
8
g
|
Fat:
54
g
|
Saturated Fat:
12
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
22
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
17
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
55
mg
|
Sodium:
698
mg
|
Potassium:
126
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
49
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
7
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg