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zesty blt pasta salad

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Recipe by
Nor Mac
@Adashofloverecipepage
Northern, MA

I love BLT Pasta salad. I was buying from the del for $8.00 a quart. I thought I would create my own BLT Pasta salad. My family enjoyed it very much. We all had 2nd's and 3rd's. It is a great side dish to serve along with Bbq chicken, steak, ribs, and burgers. Enjoy all!

(1 rating)
yield 8 -10
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For zesty blt pasta salad

  • 1 lb
    box of bow tie pasta ( farfalle)
  • 1 lb
    thick cut bacon. do not substitute.
  • 1
    head romaine lettuce hearts
  • 3/4 c
    finely chopped red onion
  • 1 pt
    grape tomatoes quartered
  • DRESSING
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley flakes
  • 3/4 tsp
    chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic salt
  • 2 clove
    garlic
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/4 c
    mayonaise ( not miracle whip)
  • 1 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp
    white vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk

How To Make zesty blt pasta salad

  • 1
    Cook bacon just until done and set aside. While the bacon is cooking. Prepare your pasta per the directions on the box. Drain pasta.
  • 2
    place all of the ingredients for the dressing in a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy.
  • 3
    once your bacon is cooled. Place bacon in food processor and pulse until bacon becomes tiny bits. Do not pulverize.
  • 4
    finely chop your onion. quarter your grape tomatoes. chop the Romaine lettuce into small pieces. About 1/2 inch pieces.
  • 5
    Blend the pasta with the dressing in a large bowl. Add in the tomatoes, lettuce bacon and onion. Toss to combine . chill for about two hours, or longer. Salt-and-pepper to taste. You may add additional mayonnaise to your liking. Serve and enjoy!
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