BLT Pasta Salad

Yield: 6

Author: MA Satterfield

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BLT Pasta Salad

Cook time: 45 MinTotal time: 45 Min

Ingredients

• 1 lb pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 8–10 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
• 2 cups romaine, chopped
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

Basil Vinaigrette

• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1/2 shallot, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp honey
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the vinaigrette. In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup fresh basil, 1/2 shallot, 3 garlic cloves, 2 tsp honey, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and set aside.
2. Prepare the bacon. In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Once cooked, set aside on a paper towel to absorb excess grease. Once the bacon has cooled, crumble or chop into small pieces.
3. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and set aside.
4. Assemble the pasta salad. In a large bowl, add the cooked pasta and drizzle with the basil vinaigrette to your liking. Top with sliced cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and bacon crumbles. Toss well to combine.
5. Serve immediately or chilled.