Pickle Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• kosher salt
• 1 lb. bowties
• 1 c. mayonnaise
• 1/2 c. sour cream
• 3 tbsp. pickle juice
• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 c. shredded Cheddar
• 1 1/2 c. sliced mini dill pickles, plus whole mini dill pickles for garnish
• 3 tbsp. fresh dill

Directions

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook bowties until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
2. Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, pickle juice, Dijon, and garlic powder and season with salt and pepper.
3. Assemble pasta: In a large bowl, combine cooked bowties, cooked bacon, cheddar, dill pickles, and dill and toss with dressing.
4. Garnish with pickles and serve.