Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this Quick Gluten Free Dairy Free BLT Pasta Salad, the perfect dish for summer gatherings or busy weeknights. This salad combines gluten-free pasta spirals with classic BLT ingredients like crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables. Tossed in a zesty plant-based dressing, it’s not only delicious but also easy to prepare in just 15 minutes. Whether you serve it as a main dish or a side, this salad is sure to impress everyone at your table while accommodating gluten-free and dairy-free diets. Enjoy the vibrant tastes and textures of summer all year round with this nutritious and satisfying recipe.
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
- plant-based mayonnaise
- apple cider vinegar
- minced garlic
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Cook gluten-free pasta spirals according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- While pasta cooks, dice avocado and chop romaine lettuce; slice cherry tomatoes and finely chop red onion.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together plant-based mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine drained pasta with avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and dressing; gently toss to coat evenly.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature; optionally garnish with chopped chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg