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]]> 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!

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.

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Serves
6-8
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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!

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