Had a great class tonight for West Seneca Community Ed….
We made Apple Brie Salad
Cucumber Salad
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Macaroni Salad
and BLT Salad … here is the recipe
BLT PASTA SALAD
Ingredients
- 12 ounce corkscrew shaped pasta
- 1/2 cup milk
- 12 ounces lean bacon
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- salt and ground pepper
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons chopped chives
- 5 cups chopped Lettuces
Directions
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water as the label directs. Drain and toss with the milk in a large bowl; set aside.
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
Drain on paper towels.
Discard all but 3 tablespoons drippings from the pan. Add the tomatoes, thyme and garlic to the pan and toss until warmed through; season with salt and pepper. Crumble the bacon into bite-size pieces; set aside 1/4 cup for garnish. Toss the remaining bacon and the tomato mixture with the pasta.
Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and 3 tablespoons chives with the pasta until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the lettuce; toss again to coat.
Garnish with the reserved bacon and the remaining 1-tablespoon chives.
Serve at room temperature.