Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is next level! Packed with cheese, bacon, dill pickles and more, then drenched in a creamy ranch dressing; it's the perfect pasta salad!
Pasta salad is a staple during the summer and year round, but this Dill Pickle Pasta Salad really steals the show! It has such a delicious flavor and it's filled with the perfect ingredients! Make this for your next potluck, BBQ, or party and everyone will be begging you for the recipe!!!
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This pasta salad is super quick and easy to make, and has only a handful of ingredients...
How to make Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**
Ingredients:
- Pasta - any type of short pasta works well for pasta salad. I used elbow macaroni.
- Dill Pickles - Use your favorite brand, I like claussen because of the strong garlic dill flavor!
- Cheese - extra sharp cheddar or Colby Jack cheese is best in this pasta salad
- Onions - yellow onion and green onion are both used in this recipe - if you don't like onions, they can be left out
- Fresh Dill - don't skimp on this - the flavor is amazing and makes the recipe POP!
- Bacon - also optional, but this crispy bacon gives this a nice crunch
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder
- Homemade ranch dressing - I recommend using the Hidden Valley seasoning pouches to make your ranch dressing, but your favorite bottled dressing could work as well.
How to make Dill Pickle Pasta Salad:
This recipe literally could not be easier!
- Once all the ingredients are prepped and ready, add everything to a bowl, add the dressing and MIX to combine!
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, but the longer the better to let the flavors meld!
- Serve cold.
- Will keep for 5 days refrigerated in a sealed container.
Tips for making the Dill Pickle Pasta Salad:
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the other ingredients so they are ready to combine into the salad.
- Make your own ranch dressing! I love the Hidden Valley Seasoning Packs to make homemade ranch. Follow the directions on the back of the package to prepare.
- Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 60 minutes, but it can be refrigerated overnight for a better flavor.
When to serve this pasta salad:
- A potluck, party, or event is the perfect time to serve this easy dish. Serve it in a large bowl with a serving spoon.
- I love making this pickle pasta salad to go along with either Air Fryer Brats or Air Fryer Hamburgers!
- A summer BBQ is a great time to have pasta salad. Not only is this dish a delicious side, but it can also be a main dish for any vegetarians.
- Dinner! This dish is packed with veggies and flavor. Serve it with some Air Fryer Chicken Tenders or shred them and add them to the pasta salad!
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is a delicious pasta salad taken to the next level! Pasta packed with cheese, bacon, dill pickles and more, then drenched in a creamy ranch dressing! Perfect for any occasion!
- 1 lb pasta
- 2 cups chopped dill pickles
- 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 5 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 2 TBS chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup ranch dressing
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Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain, and set aside to cool.
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In a large bowl, add cooked pasta, pickles, onion, green onion, cheese, bacon, fresh dill, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Pour the ranch over the top of the ingredients, and then gently mix to combine until everything is coated well.
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Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, but the longer the better to let the flavors meld.
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Serve cold and garnish with additional dill and pickle if desired.
Recipe Video
Will keep for 5 days refrigerated in a sealed container.
Natalie R says
I made this for a friend's shower and it was the first to disappear! I thought we'd have leftovers but no such luck!
Kristen says
Oh my word! So good. The dill really shines through.
Sha says
I love this salad! It's perfect for summer! Incredibly delicious and satisfying!
Beth says
This is so good! The dill pickles add a wonderful tang to the creamy pasta salad. This is going to be a new summer staple for me!
Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
This was a real crowd-pleaser at my last potluck! It's definitely a new favorite recipe of mine!
Catalina says
Everyone loved the tangy flavors, and it was a refreshing change from the usual pasta salad. The crunch of the pickles added the perfect texture!
Sandra says
I could eat this salad anytime of the day! It was really good and refreshing!
April says
This is so delicious! I'm bringing it to every get together this summer.
Tisha says
I cannot tell you how often I make this salad, it is one of my favorites!
Winniebear says
If you left out the pickles and ranch, could this be made ahead of time and frozen?