BLT Pasta Salad with Mayo

Description This salad really does taste like a BLT sandwich! Ingredients 1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni 1 pound bacon, diced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 large avocado, diced ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®) ⅓ cup tomato-based chile sauce ¼ cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules … Read more

Chef John’s BLT Pasta

Description If you can’t decide whether to make a BLT sandwich or a pasta, now you can do both. The combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato has a proven track record of deliciousness! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ pound bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons lemon zest ⅔ … Read more

BLT Pasta Salad

Description This is an easy but flavorful pasta salad that I’m always asked to bring to potlucks. With chunks of onion, tomato, and bacon, smothered in Ranch dressing, it is full of flavor! This salad tastes best if made several hours ahead of time. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package medium seashell pasta 1 pound sliced … Read more