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BLT Pasta Salad (Kid Friendly)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Pasta Radiators, Rotini, etc.
  • 1 Tbsp White Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 4 slices Bacon cooked and diced
  • ½ cup Grape Tomatoes halved or quartered
  • ½ cup 4oz Cheddar Cheese, small diced
  • 1-2 Green Onions sliced
  • Pinch Black Pepper
  • Dressing:
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 ½ Tbsp White Vinegar
  • ¼ tsp Sea Salt

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Strain, and place in a large stainless steel bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and 1 teaspoon of oil and toss to incorporate. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or until pasta has cooled.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, and salt and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  3. Once pasta has cooled, remove from the refrigerator and stir in mayo mixture until completely coated. Add bacon, tomatoes, cheese, green onions, and black pepper. Stir to combine. Taste and season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
  4. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Ree Drummond