Description
Quick Gluten Free Dairy Free BLT Pasta Salad is the perfect summer dish that combines the beloved flavors of a classic BLT with hearty gluten-free pasta. This refreshing salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 35 minutes from start to finish—but also versatile enough for picnics, barbecues, and weeknight dinners. With crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and juicy cherry tomatoes, each bite bursts with flavor while remaining light and nutritious. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side dish, this salad is sure to impress everyone at your gathering.
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
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped finely
- 2/3 cup plant-based mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook gluten-free pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 10-12 minutes). Drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together chopped red onion, plant-based mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with diced avocado, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce. Toss gently.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg