BLT Pasta Salad
Name a better combo than bacon and pasta! This BLT pasta salad is a delicious (and healthier!) take on classic ingredients and flavors. It’s probably my favorite pasta salad recipe, which is saying. a lot because I love pasta salad of all kinds! If you’ve been following for a while, I’m sure you’ve noticed. You can take this one to a summer barbecue, pool party, or any kind of get together and it is sure to be a hit for everyone. It’s so easy to make and comes together in just 15 minutes – great for a last-minute dish or even a quick weeknight dinner. Let me know what you think about it!
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What You Will Need For This Recipe:
Avocado
Cilantro
Dairy free milk
Avocado oil based mayo
Lime juice
Dill
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Salt & pepper
Gluten free pasta
Chopped romaine
Grape Tomatoes
Cooked Bacon
Dairy free cheese
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BLT Pasta Salad
My all time favorite pasta salad recipe! Perfect for warm summer days, backyard bbqs, or when you’re craving an easy dinner.
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Ingredients
Avocado ranch dressing:
1 avocado
1/4 cup cilantro
1/4 cup dairy free milk
1/2 cup avocado oil based mayo
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp dill
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Pasta Salad ingredients:
12 ounce gluten free pasta
3 cups chopped romaine
1 pint grape tomatoes halved
1 1/2 cups cooked bacon, crumbled
Optional: add in 1/2 cup dairy free cheese
Method
Mix together the avocado ranch ingredients in a food processor. Process until smooth
Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
Rinse with cool water
Add pasta, chopped romaine, crumbled bacon, & chopped tomatoes to a bowl.
Add the dressing on top.
Add cheese if you want, serve, & enjoy!
Makes 6-8 servings!