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BLT Pasta Salad

Enjoy a quick and easy Gluten-Free Dairy-Free BLT Pasta Salad bursting with the classic flavors of bacon, fresh tomatoes, and crisp lettuce, perfect for picnics and potlucks!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Veggies
  • 8 oz gluten-free pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
Bacon
  • 4 slices bacon (or turkey bacon for dairy-free)
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup dairy-free mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the gluten-free pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
  2. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and let it cool, then chop into pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, bacon, cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and red onion.
Finish Salad
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the dairy-free mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  3. Serve chilled, perfect for picnics or a quick lunch!

Notes

Make sure the pasta is cool before you mix in the dressing to prevent a soggy salad. This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Prep everything the night before and mix in the dressing right before serving for freshness.