BLT Pasta Salad

Lisa Sharples
I love going to restaurants, then backwards engineering dishes at home…particularly, salads and Asian cuisine so you will likely spot me in Uwajimaya in Seattle on the weekends. :)
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Updated: 3/18/2020

The classic "BLT" sandwich combo gets a makeover in this simple pasta salad recipe, perfect for picnics and potlucks.

Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (6)

  • 8 ounce whole-wheat rotini (like Barilla)
  • 5 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette, divided (like Newman’s Own)
  • 8 slice bacon, cooked
  • 2 pint grape tomatoes, halved

  • 8 ounce provolone or white cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according
 to package directions. Drain. Place in a large bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp dressing.
  2. Chop bacon and add to bowl. Add tomatoes and cheese. Chop lettuce and add to bowl. Toss with remaining ¼ cup dressing. Chill.

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