Description
A refreshing and savory salad featuring pasta, pickles, and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup pickles, diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced pickles, and crumbled bacon.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red onion, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other ingredients like chopped celery or bell peppers.
- This salad can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
- Use your favorite type of pasta, such as rotini or elbow macaroni.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pickle Pasta Bacon Salad