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blt pasta salad

A refreshing and hearty pasta salad combining the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich with pasta for a delightful twist.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 oz fusilli pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, chopped romaine lettuce, and diced cucumber.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold.

Notes

This pasta salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.