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Dill Pickle Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad (Creamy, Easy & Flavor-Packed)

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This dill pickle bacon ranch pasta salad is creamy, tangy, and loaded with flavor in every bite. Made with tender pasta, crunchy pickles, crispy bacon, and a rich ranch dressing, this easy pasta salad recipe is perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and summer gatherings.
If you love bold flavors, this pickle ranch pasta salad is a must-try—it’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Rotini or any other type of short pasta that you like
  • 16 oz Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 Cup Pickle Juice
  • 1 Packet Ranch Dressing Seasoning Mix
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill roughly chopped dried dill works just fine too
  • 2 Cups Dill Pickles roughly chopped
  • 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese cubed I do not recommend any other type of cheese, the sharpness of the cheddar really goes well with this dish

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon and set aside. Cook your pasta until al dente. Drain it and rinse under cold water until it is completely cooled.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, ranch seasoning and dill.
  3. Add in the cooked and cooled pasta, the bacon, pickles and cheese. Mix together really well. *For serving purposes, I leave a little bit of the bacon, cheese, pickles and dill to top with. It makes for a nice presentation but is not necessary*
  4. Allow it to sit in the fridge for at least one hour before serving. Serve cold and enjoy!

Notes

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Pasta Salad

  • Loaded with bold dill pickle flavor
  • Creamy ranch dressing with crispy bacon
  • Perfect for potlucks and BBQs
  • Easy to make ahead of time
  • Great for feeding a crowd

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