BLT Pasta Salad
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Be the star of the show at your next summer potluck with this side dish! This BLT pasta salad is a fresh twist on a classic. It features lettuce in addition to pasta to lighten things up, avocado for healthy fats, and a Greek-yogurt based dressing for some added protein. Turn this side into a main by adding eggs, chicken, or tofu.
Ingredients:
For the salad (serves 4-6):
• 2 cups uncooked bowtie pasta (approx. 4 cups cooked)
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed small
• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, diced
For the dressing (makes about 3/4 cup):
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon dill roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon parsley roughly chopped
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ lemon juiced
• ½ teaspoon rice wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
2.Make the Dressing: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.
3.Add the bacon to a pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4.In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped bacon, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, lettuce, red onion and avocado.
5.When ready to serve, toss the salad in the dressing to taste.
Nurtition Facts:
Per 1 serving
- Calories: 406
- Total Carbohydrates: 39g
- Dietary Fibre: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Total Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Sugars: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
Adapted from Fraiche Living
Written by: Amy McKeown, Health Promotion Coordinator
