bacon and tomato pasta salad
Perfect side dish for a hot summer night. It comes together quickly and is not too heavy! I'm serving it alongside grilled BBQ pork chops.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Super creamy, this bacon and tomato pasta salad will be a winner at any summer cookout. Celery gives it a satisfying crunch, while green onions give it a pop of freshness. Toss in the sweet cherry tomatoes and smoky bacon, and it's the ultimate summertime pasta salad. A delicious light dinner during the summer alongside a piece of grilled chicken.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 - 5 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/4 cups diced celery
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 5 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- - salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
How To Make bacon and tomato pasta salad
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Step 1Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine pasta, green onions, tomatoes, and celery. -
Step 2In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper
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Step 3Pour dressing over the pasta mixture.
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Step 4Mix well. Cover and chill.
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Step 5Just before serving, add the crumbled bacon.
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Ingredient:
Pasta
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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