It was a doozy today. The first really hot day of summer. When it is hot like this, I do not want to turn on my oven, I barely even want to cook. But alas, we need to eat. Pasta salad is the way to go. It is easy, you can use whatever you have in your fridge, and it lasts for a few days. Leftovers make a great lunch. This version is a play on the classic BLT. Crispy bacon, tomatoes, ranch-inspired vinaigrette, served on a bed of butter lettuce. This pasta salad was so good, everyone loved it (which is no easy feat) and will be on heavy rotation all summer. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, and your 4th of July celebration.
I was asked to be a part of Dreamfields 3rd Annual Pastapalooza Pasta Salad Celebration, and I immediately said yes. I love Dreamfields. Dreamfields is an all-natural pasta with 5g of fiber, with only 5g of digestible carbohydrates per serving and a very low glycemic index. I don’t eat pasta very often, but Dreamfields lets me do so and feel good about it. You would never know the difference.
1 box Dreamfields Rotini
Vinaigrette
1/2 pound bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped herbs (basil, parsley, dill, chives, and oregano)
1 cup butter lettuce, torn
Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 garlic cloves, minced
generous pinch of sea salt and black pepper
1/2 cup raw apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon, garlic, salt and pepper.
Add vinegar. Slowly whisk in olive oil until combined. Set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain and pour half of the vinaigrette over warm pasta. Let cool to room temperature. Add bacon, tomatoes, cheese, and herbs. Toss to combine. Add more vinaigrette if needed.
Check for seasoning and add more salt and pepper.
Serve on a bed of butter lettuce.
BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad - Bacon and tomato pasta salad delivered on a bed of romaine.
Ingredients
- 1 box Dreamfields Rotini
Vinaigrette
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped herbs (basil, parsley, dill, chives, and oregano)
- 1 cup butter lettuce, torn
Vinaigrette:
- 1-2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- generous pinch of sea salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup raw apple cider vinegar
- scant 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon, garlic, salt and pepper. Add vinegar. Slowly whisk in olive oil until combined. Set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and pour half of the vinaigrette over warm pasta. Let cool to room temperature.
- Add bacon, tomatoes, cheese, and herbs. Toss to combine. Add more vinaigrette if needed. Check for seasoning and add more salt and pepper. Serve on a bed of butter lettuce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 605Total Fat: 57gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 43gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 704mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 15g
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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Dreamfields pasta. I was compensated for my time. Opinions are 100% my own.
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Tuesday 23rd of July 2013
Penne with Greens & Cannelli Beans sounds divine! Love beans!
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Tuesday 23rd of July 2013
I would make Fresh Tomato & Basil Pasta. Thank you so much for offering such a yummy and generous giveaway!
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Monday 22nd of July 2013
Wow Love Sherrie's Pesto Pasta! What a lovely mix of flavors to blend with yummy pasta! Thank you!