Zesty Blt Pasta Salad Food

BLT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water as the label directs. Drain and toss with the milk in a large bowl; set aside.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Discard all but 3 tablespoons drippings from the pan. Add the tomatoes, thyme and garlic to the pan and toss until warmed through; season with salt and pepper. Crumble the bacon into bite-size pieces; set aside 1/4 cup for garnish. Toss the remaining bacon and the tomato mixture with the pasta.
• Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and 3 tablespoons chives with the pasta until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper. Add the lettuce; toss again to coat. Garnish with the reserved bacon and the remaining 1 tablespoon chives. Serve at room temperature.
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ZESTY BLT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook bacon just until done and set aside. While the bacon is cooking. Prepare your pasta per the directions on the box. Drain pasta.
• 2. place all of the ingredients for the dressing in a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy.
• 3. once your bacon is cooled. Place bacon in food processor and pulse until bacon becomes tiny bits. Do not pulverize.
• 4. finely chop your onion. quarter your grape tomatoes. chop the Romaine lettuce into small pieces. About 1/2 inch pieces.
• 5. Blend the pasta with the dressing in a large bowl. Add in the tomatoes, lettuce bacon and onion. Toss to combine . chill for about two hours, or longer. Salt-and-pepper to taste. You may add additional mayonnaise to your liking. Serve and enjoy!

INCREDIBLE BLT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Equipment: Large skillet.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 5-8 minutes. Remove and drain on a towel lined plate. Place half of the drained bacon in a large bowl with cooked farfalle, cherry tomatoes, red onions, romaine, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk to combine buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice, dijon mustard, granulated garlic, granulated onion, cayenne and salt to taste. Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss to combine. Serve topped with remaining bacon and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

BLT PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain the pasta and rinse under cold water, set aside to cool.
• In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the dressing and whisk until creamy.
• In a large salad bowl, add the cooked pasta, chopped romaine, halved tomatoes, cooked bacon, and chopped red onion and toss.
• Just before serving, add the dressing to taste and gently toss until combined.

BLT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• The night before school, cook the pasta following pack instructions and run under cold water to cool quickly. Mix in the bacon, spinach, tomatoes, crème fraîche and mustard, and season with a little salt. Spoon into an airtight container and keep overnight in the fridge.

BLT BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, tomato, bacon and pasta. , In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, water, barbecue sauce, vinegar and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.