BLT Chopped Tiny Pasta Salad
This BLT chopped pasta salad is one of my favorite side dishes to make! Tiny pasta, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, romaine and shaved parmesan are coated in a zesty, tangy vinaigrette. Delicious!
Ingredients
dressing
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 shallot, diced
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
salad
- 1 pound ditalini pasta, cooked and cooled
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ⅔ cup shaved parmesan cheese
Instructions
dressing
- Make the dressing first. Whisk all the ingredients together until emulsified. Let this sit on the counter until the pasta salad is ready. This can also be done a day ahead of time and stored in the fridge, just shake or whisk before using.
salad
- Place the chopped lettuce in a large bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the cooled pasta on top. Add in the tomatoes and bacon. Add on the parmesan. Drizzle some of the dressing on and toss well. Taste and season or add more dressing as needed. Serve!
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