Description
Quick Gluten Free Dairy Free BLT Pasta Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners. Combining the classic flavors of a BLT with gluten-free pasta, this salad is both flavorful and easy to prepare. With creamy plant-based mayonnaise and fresh ingredients like diced avocado, crumbled bacon, and ripe cherry tomatoes, every bite offers a satisfying taste experience. This versatile dish can serve as a light lunch, picnic favorite, or BBQ side, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Plus, it’s customizable, allowing you to tailor it to your taste preferences!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz gluten-free pasta spirals
- 1 avocado, diced
- 12 oz cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 box cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2/3 cup plant-based mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped finely
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook gluten-free pasta in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine red onion, plant-based mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with avocado, bacon, cherry tomatoes, and lettuce.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg