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A bowl of creamy pasta salad with dill, chopped vegetables, and macaroni sits on a white surface near a board with pickle slices, a glass of pickles, and a green checkered cloth. Fresh dill is placed nearby.
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Quick and Easy Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

This quick and easy dill pickle pasta salad is full of farmhouse flavor with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, fresh dill, and a tangy creamy dressing made with mayo, sour cream, and pickle juice. A perfect make-ahead side for potlucks, cookouts, or weekday lunches.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta cooked al dente
  • 2 cups sliced dill pickles
  • 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream or greek yogurt
  • ½ cup pickle juice
  • 4 tbsp chopped fresh dill weed
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 slices cooked bacon chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow pasta until just al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
  2. Make the dressing: In a mason jar, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, fresh dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth.
  3. Combine everything: Add the cooled pasta, sliced pickles, cubed cheddar, and chopped bacon to the bowl. Gently toss everything together until well coated.
  4. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve: Stir before serving and garnish with extra fresh dill, if desired.

Notes

  • Add celery or red onion for crunch.
  • Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt to lighten it up.
  • Stir in the bacon just before serving if you want it extra crisp.
  • Best enjoyed within 2–3 days.