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BLT Pasta Salad

bakedbree
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Calories 605 kcal

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

Serving: 1gCalories: 605kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 43gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 704mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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