Creamy Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad
Creamy Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad blends tangy pickle brine with rich mayonnaise and sour cream for a briny, ultra-creamy bite. Crisp dill pickles, smoky bacon, and sharp Cheddar add crunch and depth, while fresh dill brightens each forkful. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or backyard cookouts alongside grilled mains.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons salt and the pasta, then cook, stirring often, until the pasta is slightly firm, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water just enough to cool the pasta to lukewarm or room temperature. Drain thoroughly.
- 2
Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
- 3
Add the pasta to a large bowl. Set aside 1 tablespoon chopped pickles, 1 teaspoon dill, and 1 tablespoon bacon for garnish. Add the cheese and the remaining pickles, dill, and bacon to the bowl with the pasta.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining 2 teaspoons salt with the pickle brine, mayonnaise, sour cream, black pepper, and onion powder until well blended. Pour the mixture over the pasta mixture and toss well to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the reserved pickles, dill, and bacon. Serve right away or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Calories 254.85 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 10.0 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 33.28 g 12%
- Total Fat 9.71 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 4.01 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.95 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 497.74 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 2.75 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 1.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.21 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 165.94 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 1.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 155.27 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 2.57 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.96 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Creamy Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad is made with 10 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Bits, Black Pepper, Dill Pickles, and Fresh Dill. Each serving provides about 254.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Bits, Black Pepper, Dill Pickles, Fresh Dill, Mayonnaise. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 254.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Creamy Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad healthy?
- Creamy Dill Pickle Bacon Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 254.85 calories and 10.0 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 497.74 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.01 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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