B.L.T. Pasta Salad, GF

By MaryEllen

Enjoy the delicious flavors of a B.L.T. in this pasta salad.
Can be easily halved

Ingredients

• Yields: 20 servings.
• 1 pound GF penne pasta
• 1 pound thick-sliced bacon, diced
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 4 cups grape tomatoes, halved

Details

Servings 20
Adapted from ourstate.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water, according to package instructions. Transfer pasta to a bowl of ice water; drain well. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain.

Reserve 3 tablespoons bacon drippings; set aside to cool.

Whisk together mayonnaise, reserved drippings, shallots, basil, vinegar, and sugar in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Stir in pasta, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon; toss to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper.