• Start by cooking the bacon until it's crispy. You can do this in the oven at 350ºF for about 20 to 25 minutes, or pan fry until done. Once crispy, chop into small pieces.

For Pasta:

• Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to halt the cooking process and cool it down.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced pickles, cheddar cheese, and chopped dill. Set this mixture aside for later.

For Dressing:

• In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, fresh dill, dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This dressing is tangy and flavorful!
• Drizzle most of the dressing over the pasta salad, keeping about ¼ cup of it to serve on the side. Add in the cooked bacon and gently toss everything until evenly coated.
• Taste the salad and add more dressing if needed. If it sits too long and absorbs too much dressing, stir together additional sour cream with pickle juice to restore moisture before serving. Enjoy!