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| Wanda's BLT Pasta Salad |
20 servings
Ingredients:
1 lb. dry cork-screw pasta
1 lb. thick-sliced bacon, diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons minced shallots
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
4 cups halved grape tomatoes
Directions:
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Transfer pasta to a bowl of ice water; drain well.
Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Reserve 3 Tbsp. drippings; SET ASIDE TO COOL.
Whisk together mayonnaise, reserved drippings, shallots, basil, vinegar, and sugar in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Stir in pasta, romaine, tomatoes, and bacon; toss to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper.
Refrigerate salad before serving
This is a great salad for get togethers! You can also make it a little healthier by using Quinoa elbow macaroni and to heat it up a little add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of chili flakes. Enjoy everyone!
ReplyDeleteI had the pleasure of tasting this salad for the second time last night. This BLT pasta salad is . . . DELICIOUS! This is a great salad for summer gatherings!
ReplyDeleteMy sister made this pasta salad last night for our family get-together. It was a big hit, and it was enjoyed by all. This recipe is easy, and simple to make. If you make this pasta salad, you will be the hit of your next barbecue! Enjoy!