blt pasta salad by maggie

Name: BLT Pasta Salad by Maggie
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ounce(s) tri color spiral pasta; 6 slice(s) bacon - cooked crisp and chopped; 2 cup(s) shredded lettuce; 12 - cherry tomatoes - all red or mix red and yellow; 3/4 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup(s) shredded pepper jack cheese; 1 teaspoon(s) dill weed; 6 - black olives - sliced; 1/2 - avocado - chopped or sliced; 1/4 cup(s) ranch dressing; - salt and pepper to taste

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Maggie M

In The Kitchen, OH

Updated on Sep 15, 2018

This is my rendition of the BLT Pasta Salad. It's quick and easy and more importantly it tastes like more ! You can prepare and eat it right away or prep it and chill for a few hours to overnight then serve. I dress it lightly with Ranch then at serving time hubby adds blue cheese to his for what he calls awesomeness. Serve it during the cool weather with a nice hot bowl of clam chowder or just slice up a crusty baguette and enjoy a light and refreshing warm weather meal.

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yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 ounces tri color spiral pasta
6 slices bacon - cooked crisp and chopped
2 cups shredded lettuce
12 - cherry tomatoes - all red or mix red and yellow
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1 teaspoon dill weed
6 - black olives - sliced
1/2 - avocado - chopped or sliced
1/4 cup ranch dressing
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make blt pasta salad by maggie

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain well then chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the remainder of the salad.

Step 2

You can cut the bacon prior to cooking or cook it whole then chop - whichever is easier for you. Cook the bacon over medium heat until it is nice and crispy but not burned. Drain well on paper towel and set aside.
Step 3

In a large bowl combine the shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheeses, dill weed, olive slices and avocado. Gently stir to blend.
Step 4

Add the chilled pasta to the salad and gently stir to combine.
Step 5

Pour the dressing over top of the salad and gently stir to coat.
Step 6

Cover and chill until you are ready to serve. Garnish with chopped bacon, add salt and pepper to taste then serve with a bowl of soup or just a nice crusty baguette.
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