Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 8 oz. bowtie pasta (uncooked, (226g) $0.65)
• 1 cup dill pickles (chopped, (150g) $1.17)
• ½ cup red onion (diced, (65g) $0.47)
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (diced, (130g) $0.65)
• ½ cup bacon (cooked and crumbled, (65g) $0.76*)
• ¼ cup dill pickle juice ($0.00**)
• ¼ cup mayonnaise ($0.23)
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt ($0.22)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard ($0.02)
• ½ tsp garlic powder ($0.08)
• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper ($0.04)
• ⅛ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.02)
• 1 Tbsp fresh dill ($0.13***)
• ¼ tsp salt ($0.02)

Steps

1. 1

   Gather your ingredients.

2. 2

   Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cool.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until smooth.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine pasta, pickles, red onion, cheddar, and bacon (cooked and crumbled).

5. 5

   Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and mix well.

6. 6

   Chill for 1–2 hours before serving. Garnish with extra fresh dill if desired.