BLT Pasta Summer Side (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta Salad
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1 box (16 ounces) rotini pasta, cooked, drained, and rinsed with cold water
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13 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
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½ large red onion, finely diced
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1½ cups cheddar cheese, cubed
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2 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
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1 avocado, cut into small pieces
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1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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¼ cup parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
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1 packet (1 ounce) Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix, dry
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1½ cups mayonnaise
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½ cup sour cream
# Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to develop flavor.
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Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool the pasta. Drain again and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
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Add the cooked and chopped bacon, diced red onion, cubed cheddar cheese, avocado pieces, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped parsley, and torn romaine lettuce to the bowl with pasta.
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Pour the chilled dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss with tongs until everything is evenly coated.
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Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing summer side dish.
# Notes:
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For best flavor, chill the dressing before mixing into the salad.