BLT Pasta Salad
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: 40 min
Inspired by the classic sandwich, this BLT Pasta Salad has only 6 ingredients, and they will all rock your lunch box! The perfect side dish for parties, too!
Ingredients:
1 pound mini shells or other small pasta
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
4 ounces bacon, fried, drained, and crumbled
Directions:
Bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Drain and rinse pasta under cold water until cool. Shake out any excess water.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise and red wine vinegar. In a large bowl, toss together pasta, tomatoes, peas, and bacon. Stir in mayonnaise dressing until thoroughly combined.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. TASTE for seasoning. If you don't season with sufficiently, this dish might taste bland.
This delicious recipe brought to you by Culinary Hill
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Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: 40 min
Inspired by the classic sandwich, this BLT Pasta Salad has only 6 ingredients, and they will all rock your lunch box! The perfect side dish for parties, too!
Ingredients:
1 pound mini shells or other small pasta
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
4 ounces bacon, fried, drained, and crumbled
Directions:
Bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Drain and rinse pasta under cold water until cool. Shake out any excess water.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise and red wine vinegar. In a large bowl, toss together pasta, tomatoes, peas, and bacon. Stir in mayonnaise dressing until thoroughly combined.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. TASTE for seasoning. If you don't season with sufficiently, this dish might taste bland.
This delicious recipe brought to you by Culinary Hill
BLT Pasta Salad | Culinary Hill
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