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Saturday, September 5, 2020

Hawaiian Tortellini Pasta Salad (WIth Video)

Hawaiian Tortellini Pasta Salad is a like a party in your mouth! It's a blend of your favorite island flavors in a fabulously bright, sweet and tangy summer pasta salad. A simple recipe with an outstanding pineapple-ginger dressing, this will be a hit everywhere you take it.

Chad and I are celebrating 20 years together and 10 years married this year. It is a big year. When we married it was not good timing for a honeymoon so we said we would take out honeymoon for our 1st anniversary. Well, 1st became 2nd and needless to say we never had that honeymoon. Here we are celebrating 10 years and I want to celebrate big.

Hawaii big! I am thinking about traveling to Hawaii and renewing our vows in a very intimate ceremony on the beach. I imagine a beautiful flowing floral dress, leis around our necks (Chad is wear some cool beach shorts and a shirt) and waves crashing on the beach with my beautiful daughter standing by my side. Lots of entertainment, hula dancing, luaus and food. Ohhhh, the food. That is the absolute perfect 'familymoon'!!!

I have never actually been to Hawaii, but I have dreamed of it and with summer nearing and Hawaii on my mind I was inspired to create a recipe with the essence of Hawaii in a summer salad. One of my favorite combinations that makes me think of Hawaii is ham and pineapple. The inspiration of this recipe actually came from the Hawaiian pizza (very mainland, huh?) once you try one you may never go back.

My favorite Hawaiian pizza is a hand tossed crust with marinara sauce that is fully loaded with ham, pineapple, red onion, and peppers. I took that amazing Hawaiian pizza and turned into my newest summer salad creation.

It all starts with a rainbow of vegetables, ham, tortellini and pineapple of course. But the real magic is the dressing. A sweet pineapple dressing with a little kick from ginger is the perfect complement to this fun and non-traditional Hawaiian Tortellini Salad.

This pasta salad is so summery and refreshing. I could not stop eating it. I did manage to share it with family and friends though. What can I say, I love to feed people. And they all loved it and asked for the recipe! That is the mark of a great recipe. I know you are going to love it too.

Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen - available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes. The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!! Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!! And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don't wait. Go and grab yours today! The Simple Kitchen <-- click here to order.

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Helpful Tips to make Hawaiian Tortellini Salad:

Salad is excellent the next day. If you like a lighter dressing coating make 1/2 of the dressing recipe. This gives it a nice and thick coating.
If you do not have ginger paste, you can use finely diced fresh ginger or ground ginger to taste (start with 1/4 teaspoon).
This is a fantastic make ahead salad. When making ahead, use 1/2 of the dressing when preparing the salad. Reserve the remaining dressing to pour over the salad before you serve. This will keep the salad nice and creamy. If you use all of the dressing initially your pasta may soak up all the dressing.

What you will need to make Hawaiian Tortellini Salad:

Enjoy!

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Check out more of our favorite pasta salad recipes:

Muffaletta Tortellini Salad
Greek Tortellini Salad
Antipasto Tortellini Salad
Po' Boy Shrimp Pasta Salad
Pizza Tortellini Pasta Salad

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

See how easy this Hawaiian Tortellini Pasta Salad is to make. Watch the video here:

Yield: 8Author: Donna Elick

Hawaiian Tortellini Salad

Hawaiian Tortellini Pasta Salad is a like a party in your mouth! It's a blend of your favorite island flavors in a fabulously bright, sweet and tangy summer pasta salad. A simple recipe with an outstanding pineapple-ginger dressing, this will be a hit everywhere you take it.

Ingredients

Salad

1 (19 ounce) bag frozen cheese tortellini pasta
2 orange bell peppers, cut into bite size pieces
1 English cucumber, cut into quarters and sliced
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
16 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
12 ounces (about 2 heaping cups) diced ham
1 (14 ounce) can pineapple tidbits in 100% pineapple juice, divided

Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup pineapple juice (reserved from the can of pineapple tidbits)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Gourmet Garden garlic paste or fresh grated garlic
2 teaspoons Gourmet Garden Ginger Paste or fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon course ground black pepper

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to directions on the package. Drain and set aside once cooked.
Chop ham and vegetables and set aside. Reserve pineapple juice from can for the dressing. Set aside. Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
In a pint size mason jar add dressing ingredients. Shake mason jar until dressing is combined. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss with salad tongs until well coated.
Serve and enjoy.

DONNA'S NOTES

Salad is excellent the next day. If you like a lighter dressing coating make 1/2 of the dressing recipe. This gives it a nice and thick coating.
If you do not have ginger paste, you can use finely diced fresh ginger or ground ginger to taste (start with 1/4 teaspoon).
This is a fantastic make ahead salad. When making ahead, use 1/2 of the dressing when preparing the salad. Reserve the remaining dressing to pour over the salad before you serve. This will keep the salad nice and creamy. If you use all of the dressing initially your pasta may soak up all the dressing.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese + VIDEO

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is so creamy and can be made in less than 15 minutes using your electric pressure cooker!

Homemade Instant Pot Mac n Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that the whole family will love! It is easy and quick to make and so flavorful and rich.

Cooking the Macaroni in the Instant Pot saves you a few steps, no need to drain the pasta and everything can be made in one pot.

I love to serve it topped with crispy bacon bits or chopped ham and a side salad as a main dish but it also makes the perfect side dish for so many meals. Perfect for busy weeknights or holiday dinners!

Hey friends, it's Julia from Plated Cravings here. I’m happy to be a contributor on TSRI and share some of my favorite recipes with Donna and Chad's lovely readers.

Over on my blog I love to share easy Instant Pot recipes like my family’s favorite Instant Pot Chili that’s so flavorful and delicious but can be whipped up in under 45 minutes. This Mac and Cheese Instant Pot recipe can be made even quicker and is always a big hit whenever I make it.

Cooking the Macaroni in a Pressure Cooker makes them cook faster and using chicken broth instead of water makes this comfort food even more flavorful and creamy. You’ll never want to make Mac and Cheese another way after you tried this easy recipe!

Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen - available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes.

The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don't wait. Go and grab yours today! The Simple Kitchen <-- click here to order.

WHERE TO ORDER:

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Helpful Tips to make Instant Pot Mac and Cheese:

This recipe works in the 6 quart and 8 quart Instant Pot. If you are using an 8 quart Instant Pot it is possible to double the recipe, no need to adjust the time.
You can use elbow macaroni or corkscrew macaroni for this recipe.
If you are using low-sodium chicken broth you might need to adjust the seasoning and add ½ teaspoon of salt to the uncooked noodles.
If you don’t have chicken broth on hand you can use the same amount of water or vegetable broth instead.
I recommend to grate the cheese yourself and to not use shredded cheese because the shredded cheese won’t get as creamy and smooth as “normal” cheese.
To get the best flavor and texture use a combination of cheeses. You can substitute 1 cup of cheddar cheese with mozzarella cheese but don’t use more than one cup otherwise it will be very stringy.
Instead of cheddar you can use any smooth melting cheese like gouda, gruyere, or Monterey jack for example.
I prefer to use regular milk instead of evaporated milk in this recipe because I always have regular milk on hand and find that it tastes better.
If there is extra liquid left after cooking, give it a stir, put the lid back on and let it sit for a few more minutes until the pasta has absorbed all the liquid.
Depending on how dry or wet the cooked macaroni are use 1/2 cup of milk or more until the desired consistency is reached.
This creamy dish tastes best fresh because the longer mac and cheese sits, the dryer it will become. Reheating is possible but don’t expect it to taste as creamy and smooth as before.

What you will need to make Instant Pot Mac and Cheese:

Instant Pot - If you don’t have an Instant Pot you need to buy one! I love mine!!
Cheese Grater - This grater is my favorite!
Hot Sauce - I can’t get enough of this hot sauce.

Enjoy!

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Check out more of our favorite mac and cheese recipes:

Super Simple Mac and Cheese Italian Style
Jack Daniel's Bacon Mac and Cheese
Slow Cooker Triple Cheesy Mac and Cheese
Lazy Day Mac and Cheese

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One-Pot

American

Yield: 4Author: Julia Foerster

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe is so creamy and can be made in less than 15 minutes using your electric pressure cooker!

prep time: 5 minscook time: 5 minstotal time: 10 mins

Ingredients

4 cups Chicken Broth
16 ounces dry macaroni
2 Tablespoons Butter
1/2 teaspoon dried onion powder, optional
1/2 teaspoon dried garlic powder, optional
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard, or 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups grated Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup milk

Instructions

In the inner pot of an Instant Pot, combine chicken broth, macaroni, butter, dried onion powder, dried mustard, hot sauce, and black pepper.
Put the lid on the pot and set the valve to the sealing position. Set to pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
After the time is up do a quick release. Have a towel ready because there might be some liquid spraying. If there is extra liquid, put the lid back on and let sit for 2 minutes.
Add 1/4 cup of milk, then stir in handfuls of cheese at a time and stir until smooth and melted. Add more milk if needed. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately.

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Sunday, August 23, 2020

Southern Style Macaroni Salad (NEW VIDEO)

Southern Style Macaroni Salad is the best ever pasta salad of all time. It is creamy with the perfect crunch and a little tang. It is exactly what I think of whenever summer sides come to mind. This recipe is so easy you can whip it up in less than 30 minutes.

I shared stories of my mom with you when we shared her Southern Style Potato Salad recipe which is so precious to me.

Now, I am sharing another of her famous recipes. Her southern-style macaroni salad was on our table at every summer gathering, right next to that potato salad.

I remember she had this huge milking pail from my great grandma's childhood farm that she used to serve it in. I love that old pot.

A few weeks before my mom passed away she gave it to her best friend of 30 years, Susie Q. I was sad to see it go, but Susie Q is like a mom to me and I know she will cherish it.

Not to mention she promised to leave it to me in her will. Love you Susie Q and thank you for sharing these stellar recipes with my family so many years ago.

I have to tell y'all that your responses last week were overwhelming. I can't even begin to express how much your comments, emails and messages mean to us.

As a matter of fact, keep commenting. We love to hear from you.

My family enjoyed this recipe at every family gathering for most of my life and I am so happy to be able to share it with you.

Nana's Southern Style Macaroni Salad is so easy to make, you may find yourself preparing it every weekend.

A creamy dressing with added hard boiled eggs for richness, celery and onion for crunch and tuna for a little added protein.

This is my favorite macaroni salad recipe and I am sure you are going to love it too.

Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen - available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes.

The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don't wait. Go and grab yours today! The Simple Kitchen <-- click here to order.

Helpful Tips to make Southern Style Macaroni Salad:

Best if chilled overnight.

What you will need to make Southern Style Macaroni Salad:

Large Pot-

Enjoy!

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Southern Style Potato Salad
The Best Ever Broccoli Salad
The Best Ever Oven Roasted Corn

See how easy this Southern Style Macaroni Salad is to make. Watch the video!!!

Yield: 16Author: Donna Elick

Southern Style Macaroni Salad

Southern Style Macaroni Salad is the best ever pasta salad of all time. It is creamy with the perfect crunch and a little tang. It is exactly what I think of whenever summer sides come to mind. This recipe is so easy you can whip it up in less than 30 minutes.

prep time: 15 minscook time: 15 minstotal time: 30 mins

Ingredients

2 pounds dried elbow pasta
3 large hard boiled eggs
3 celery stalks, diced
½ medium onion, diced
1 (6.4 ounce) pouch chunk light tuna, in water
1 (30 ounce) jar Hellman’s/Best Foods mayonnaise
½ (30 ounce) jar Miracle Whip salad dressing spread
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
Optional: paprika

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta (al dente) according to directions on the package. Pour into a strainer to drain water and set aside (in strainer).
Meanwhile: Dice onion and celery. Chop hard-boiled eggs. Add ½ of mayonnaise and ½ of Miracle Whip to the pasta pot. Add tuna, onion, celery, and eggs. Stir to combine. Add drained pasta and stir until well combined. Add remaining mayonnaise and Miracle Whip. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
Sprinkle with paprika (if desired). Chill until ready to serve.
Serve and enjoy!

DONNA'S NOTE

Best if chilled overnight.
If you don't like tuna, you can leave it out. Watch the mayo and Miracle Whip, you may want to reduce it.

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Monday, August 17, 2020

Bacon Ranch Tortellini Pasta Salad + VIDEO

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer side! It starts with copious amounts of bacon, a perfectly tangy ranch dressing, fresh vegetables, and tortellini pasta.

Pasta salads are a summer favorite of ours, like our ever-popular Hawaiian Tortellini Pasta Salad and my favorite Italian Roasted Vegetable Penne Pasta.

We officially broke 100 degrees here in Arizona last week. That is when I automatically start craving and looking for cold side salads. I love pasta salads.

They are one of my favorites. They pretty much incorporate all my favorites into one bowl: pasta, cheese, veggies, and yummy dressings and toppings. That is summer salad perfection.

Luckily for me and my family and friends, Chad and Munchkin are not as keen on pasta salads as I am so I am fortunate enough to share with our loved ones.

Oddly, I can't seem to eat an entire recipe on my own and I love to love to feed my loved ones. Something about it is so fulfilling. Am I the only one?

Last week I was able to share with several of our friends and it received rave reviews! I have to say this was one time that I actually thought "maybe I should have kept more for myself".

It was such a fabulous lunch. To lighten it up a bit I added in more veggies and kept everything else the same. Check out the cook's notes for more information on that.

Loaded with fresh vegetables and tortellini pasta this Bacon Ranch Tortellini Pasta Salad is almost perfect, add a sweet and tangy dressing to the mix and you have yourself a must-try recipe! My new favorite summer salad and I am sure you will love it too.

I took inspiration from my favorite Greek Tortellini Salad and loaded this pasta salad with fresh vegetables and tortellini pasta.

The ranch dressing and the bacon really make this salad Bursting with flavor it is sure to be a hit at your summer get together!

Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen - available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes.

The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don't wait. Go and grab yours today! The Simple Kitchen <-- click here to order.

Helpful Tips to make Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad:

It is important to not overcook your tortellini otherwise it will fall apart when tossed.
After pasta is rinsed and drained, immediately add it to a large bowl then toss it with half of the dressing to keep it from sticking.
This salad is excellent the next day. When making ahead, use 1/2 of the dressing when preparing the salad and reserve the remaining dressing to pour over the salad before you serve it.
For the cheese, I prefer to use sharp cheddar, cut into bite-size pieces. If you prefer you can substitute any sliceable cheese.

What you will need to make Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad:

Colander – this kitchen essential makes life so much easier! You can use it to drain pasta or wash veggies and fruit.
Cutting Board- A big good solid cutting board so you can prep all your veggies on one surface. I use my cutting board daily so it’s worth the investment.
Quality Knives- Quality knives make prep time much quicker and are important for safety as well. If you make one kitchen investment, I believe it should be in quality knives.

Enjoy!

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Check out more of our favorite tortellini pasta salads:

Hawaiian Tortellini Pasta Salad
Muffaletta Tortellini Pasta Salad
Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad
Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad

See how easy this Bacon Ranch Tortellini Pasta Salad is to make. Watch the video!!!

Yield: SERVES 8Author: Donna Elick

Bacon Ranch Tortellini Pasta Salad

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer side! It starts with copious amounts of bacon, a perfectly tangy ranch dressing, fresh vegetables and tortellini pasta. It's the perfect summer salad bursting with vibrant colors and flavors.

prep time: 10 MINScook time: 10 MINStotal time: 20 mins

Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) bag cheese-filled tortellini pasta
16 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
2 bell peppers (1 orange and 1 yellow), cut into bite-size pieces
1 English cucumber, cut into spears and then sliced
1/2 medium red onion, rough dice
1 (4.25-ounce) can sliced black olives
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
1 cup bacon crumbles (1 pound cooked, cooled and crumbled)

Easy Ranch Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves minced garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic paste)
1 teaspoon course ground black pepper

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to directions on the package (do not add salt to the water). Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, prepare the salad dressing: In a medium bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and milk. Add remaining dressing ingredients. Place in refrigerator until ready to dress the salad.
Combine tortellini 1/2 of salad dressing and toss to combine.
Add remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl, toss until combined. Reserve the remaining dressing. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss with salad tongs until well coated.

DONNA'S NOTES

The salad is excellent the next day. When making ahead, use 1/2 of the dressing when preparing the salad and reserve the remaining dressing to pour over the salad before you serve.
It is important to not overcook your tortellini otherwise it will fall apart when tossed.
After pasta is rinsed and drained, immediately add it to a large bowl then toss it with half of the dressing to keep it from sticking.
If you prefer your salad more vegetable heavy, add 1 more orange pepper, 1 yellow pepper, 1 cucumber. Follow the instructions for the remaining steps.
For the cheese, I prefer to use sharp cheddar, cut into bite-size pieces. If prefer you can substitute any sliceable cheese.

Monday, August 10, 2020

BLT Pasta Salad + VIDEO

BLT Pasta Salad is bursting with flavor and so easy and quick to throw together. This simple but so delicious twist on your favorite sandwich is always a hit at potlucks and parties!

BLT Pasta Salad is made with a creamy mayonnaise dressing and tastes amazingly flavorful and fresh.

Crispy, crumbled bacon, crunchy lettuce, and sweet cherry tomatoes are tossed with pasta and a delicious creamy dressing. This simple pasta salad recipe is a crowd-pleaser and makes a great side dish or dinner during the Summer months!

This creamy pasta salad recipe is one of my favorite side dishes to bring to a cookout. It’s super easy to make and uses only simple ingredients!

Summer is approaching fast and that means it’s time to set up the picnic table and fire up the grill!

This BLT Salad with Pasta is perfect for summer BBQ’s and picnics and made with simple ingredients! If you are looking for more delicious, easy pasta salad recipes, check out my Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing that is always a hit and a reader favorite.

Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen - available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes.

The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!! And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don't wait. Go and grab yours today! The Simple Kitchen <-- click here to order.

WHERE TO ORDER:

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Helpful Tips to make BLT Pasta Salad:

Cook your bacon in the oven to keep your kitchen clean of all those splatters and to get the bacon perfectly crispy.
Iceberg lettuce would be a great substitute for the Romaine lettuce in this BLT Pasta Salad Recipe.
The top part of the romaine lettuce is sometimes flimsy, use the leafs closest to the bottom stem for maximum crunch.
You can use any shape of pasta for this recipe! I often use fusilli but bow tie pasta would also be great in this salad.
The pasta needs to be cold before you add the dressing because of the mayonnaise. Rinse and drain the pasta in cold water after cooking then drizzle it with a little bit of olive oil if you like to keep it from sticking together.
You can make this salad ahead of time! Just throw everything together except the lettuce, bacon, and ⅓ of the dressing. Add those just before serving for the best flavor and crunch!

What you will need to make BLT Pasta Salad:

Chef’s Knife - This knife has a great size and will make slicing, dicing, and chopping so easy and effortless.
Colander - Perfect for washing fruit or draining pasta! This kitchen essential makes life so much easier!
Cutting Boards - These are my favorite cutting boards! I use them daily and they make prepping veggies and fruit super convenient.

Enjoy!

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Check out more of our favorite pasta salad recipes:

Hawaiian Tortellini Pasta Salad
Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad
Muffaletta Tortellini Salad
Bacon Ranch Tortellini Pasta Salad
Antipasto Tortellini Salad
Pizza Tortellini Pasta Salad

See how easy this BLT Pasta Salad is to make. Watch the video!!!

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Pasta

American

Yield: 6Author: Julia Foerster

BLT Pasta Salad

BLT Pasta Salad is bursting with flavor and so easy and quick to throw together. This simple but so delicious twist on your favorite sandwich is always a hit at potlucks and parties!

prep time: 15 minscook time: 10 minstotal time: 25 mins

Ingredients

Pasta Salad

16 oz package pasta
12 oz sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 tablespoon chopped chives

Dressing

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cook pasta according to directions on the package. Rinse with cool water and drain, then add to a large bowl. Set aside and let cool for 10-20 minutes.
In the meantime, make the dressing. In a mixing bowl add mayo, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk until combined.
Add crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, and half of the lettuce to the cooked pasta. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Stir in remaining lettuce.
Serve garnished with chopped chives.

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