About
Excuse us, we don't mean to be a bother... but we're begging you to give Pardon-Me Pasta Salad a try. Whether you're heading to a picnic or want to spruce up your own lunch, this super easy side will politely bring the perfect palate of flavors. It's humbly got it all — bouncy pasta, crispy bacon, tangy dill pickles, smooth cheese cubes, and a creamy, ranch-seasoned dressing. Pardon-Me Pasta Salad will effortlessly swoop in and bring the best bold flavors your mealtime was missing!
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) box rotini or macaroni pasta
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 (.4-ounce) packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups dill pickles, diced
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup green onions, diced
Directions
Step 1 -In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the rotini to al dente, according to package directions.
Step 2 -Drain the water and rinse the cooked rotini under cold running water until it is cooled.
Step 3 -In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, the ranch dressing mix, the dill pickle juice, the garlic powder, and the pepper together.
Step 4 -Add the cooled pasta to the dressing mixture and stir to combine.
Step 5 -Add the pickles, the bacon, the cheese, and the diced green onions to the pasta mixture and stir to combine.
Step 6 -Serve.
