Description
GF DF BLT pasta salad recipe. Easy vegan meal with bacon, tomatoes, lettuce. Quick, cold dish perfect for picnics & lunches. Totally gluten & dairy-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gluten-free pasta (like rotini or penne)
- 12 ounces bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup dairy-free mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your gluten-free pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- While the pasta cooks, whisk together the dairy-free mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce.
- Pour the dressing over everything and toss until the pasta and veggies are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mingle before serving.
Notes
A delicious twist on the classic BLT sandwich, this gluten-free and dairy-free pasta salad combines crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crisp romaine lettuce with a creamy, tangy dressing for a perfect potluck or weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g