It’s the season of cool pasta salads and what could be more delicious than one of our favorite sandwiches becoming a bowl of pasta loaded with bacon and fresh vegetables.
Callie Blount
This article has been posted with permission and originally appeared as BLT Pasta Salad on Relish
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- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces whole-wheat rotini (like Barilla)
- 5 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette (divided (like Newman’s Own))
- 8 slices bacon (cooked)
- 2 pints grape tomatoes (halved)
- 8 ounces provolone or white cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce
Instructions
- Cook pasta according? to package directions. Drain. Place in a large bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp dressing.
- Chop bacon and add to bowl. Add tomatoes and cheese. Chop lettuce and add to bowl. Toss with remaining ¼ cup dressing. Chill.
