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30 Minute BLT Pasta Salad

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Thank you Midwest Foodie for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. rotini pasta 

  • 8 oz. crispy bacon 

  • 1-pint grape tomatoes (halved)

  • 2-3 cups freshly chopped romaine or arugula

  • 1 cup homemade croutons

  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion

  • ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion + more for garnish

Dressing:

  • ½ cup sour cream 

  • ½ cup 2% milk 

  • ¼ cup olive oil 

  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 2 tsp fresh dill 

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • Kosher salt

  • Fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until it’s al dente. Toss it in olive oil and season with salt and pepper then put it in the fridge to cool. 

  2. While the pasta is cooking, cook your bacon until it’s perfectly crispy. Set it aside to cool, then crumble. 

  3. Add the cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, tomatoes, greens, croutons, red onion, and green onion to a large bowl. 

  4. Combine the sour cream, milk, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon, dill, garlic powder, and a couple of pinches of salt and pepper in a large measuring cup until it’s smooth and creamy. 

  5. Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss it to coat. Garnish with sliced green onions and enjoy!

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