Spoil Yourself with Spring BLT Pasta Salad
When the seasons change I am always pouring through recipe books or searching pinterest for new recipe inspiration. The recipe below is a variation of the “Chicken BLT Pasta Salad” Recipe from the book “Yum & Yummer” By Greta Podleski - which is a great book for anyone who wants to eat healthy but does not want to skimp on taste. Find her inspiring book here and the original recipe including her Creamy Poppyseed Dressing here .
Spring BLT Pasta Salad
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Makes: 8 Cups of Salad
Ingredients
1 Pkg Uncooked Rotini (8.8 oz 250 g) (Regular, Whole Wheat or Gluten Free)
2 Cups Cooked Chicken Breast
1 Cup Halved or Quartered Grape Tomatoes
8 Slices Cooked Bacon - Chopped
¾ Cup Frozen Green Peas – Thawed
½ Cup Chopped Green Onions
Freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
Dressing
3 oz Miracle Whip Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Pickle Juice
1 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
½ Tbsp Sugar
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions
- Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again
- Transfer pasta into a large bowl for mixing
- Add all ingredients into bowl and mix well
- Add the prepared dressing and mix well until everything is thoroughly coated
- Serve or Place in the fridge for a later snack
What spring inspired recipes are you whipping up in your kitchen? Comment Below. I would love to try some more new nice things.
With Nice Things & Salad Satisfied Tastebuds,
Andrea
