Description
Looking for a vibrant and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion? This BLT Pasta Salad Recipe is sure to impress! Combining whole wheat pasta, crispy turkey bacon, creamy avocado, and sweet cherry tomatoes, this salad offers a delightful twist on classic flavors. It’s not only quick and easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy option for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. With just 30 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy this colorful dish as a main course or side. Simply chill before serving to let the flavors meld beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 slices Turkey Bacon (cooked and chopped into one inch pieces)
- 16 oz. Orecchiette whole wheat pasta (or small shells or bow tie)
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 avocados (pitted and cut into chunks)
- 10 oz. fresh English peas (cooked and drained)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
Instructions
- Cook turkey bacon until crisp; crumble into pieces once cooled.
- Boil pasta according to package instructions; cool completely after straining.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, white pepper, and dill in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes and peas; toss gently.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix until evenly coated; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Add avocado chunks just before serving and garnish with dill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg