If you’re a pickle lover, this Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is going to be your new favorite side dish! It’s creamy, tangy, crunchy, and seriously addicting. Whether you’re bringing it to a BBQ, prepping it for lunches, or serving it as a fun twist on a classic pasta salad, this recipe is always a hit.
Why You’ll Love This Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
- Bold and tangy: The chopped pickles, fresh dill, and sour cream bring the best kind of zingy flavor.
- Creamy and satisfying: The dressing is made with clean ingredients and can be made fully dairy-free with one swap.
- Perfect for summer: No oven required and super refreshing—great for potlucks or make-ahead lunches.
- Gluten-free: Use your favorite gluten-free pasta and no one will even notice!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Gluten Free Pasta
- Bacon
- Mayonnaise-make your own with this Whole30 Mayo!
- Sour Cream
- Garlic
- Fresh Dill
- Dill Pickles
- Salt
- Cheddar Cheese
Swaps and Variations
- Make it dairy-free: Use dairy-free sour cream for the dressing and dairy free cheddar cheese.
- Add protein: Stir in some chopped chicken, hard-boiled eggs, or even tuna for a protein boost.
- Extra crunch: Toss in celery, red onion, or a handful of crushed potato chips on top right before serving.
- Make it spicy: Add a chopped jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce to the dressing.
How to Make Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
- Cook your pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and cool it down. Set aside until cooled.
- Cook the bacon according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
- Mix the dressing by combining the mayo, sour cream, garlic, dill, pickle, and salt. Blend with with an immersion blender.
- Chop the cooled bacon, remaining dill, remaining pickles, and cheese (if using cubed).
- Toss everything together in a large bowl: pasta, chopped pickles, fresh dill, bacon, cheese, and the dressing. Serve or chill for later.
Storage and Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If it dries out a bit, stir in a little extra mayo or sour cream to refresh it.
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
If you’re a pickle lover, this Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is going to be your new favorite side dish! It’s creamy, tangy, crunchy, and seriously addicting. Whether you’re bringing it to a BBQ, prepping it for lunches, or serving it as a fun twist on a classic pasta salad, this recipe is always a hit.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Gluten Free Pasta
- 8 oz. Bacon
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- 5 cloves Garlic
- ½ cup Fresh Dill split
- 6 spears Dill Pickles split
- 2 tsp. Salt
- 4 oz. Cheddar Cheese shredded or cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool completely.
- Next, cook the bacon according to your preferred method on the package. Set aside to cool completely.
- While the pasta and bacon cook, make the dressing. Combine the mayo, sour cream, garlic cloves, ¼ cup of dill, 1 pickle spear, and the salt. Blend with an immersion blender or in the blender. Set aside.
- Next, prepare the mix-ins. Chop the remaining ¼ cup dill, the remaining 5 pickle spears, the cheese (if using cubed), and the cooled bacon.
- Finally, mix everything together! Combine the pasta, the dressing, and all of the mix-ins. Enjoy!
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