BLT Pasta Salad

Preparation time:
10 mins
Cooking time:
15 mins
Servings:
6
Rating:
Swap your regular BLT burger for this healthier meal that tastes just as great!

Ingredients

3 slices bacon
4 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
115g reduced-fat mozzarella, diced
3 tbs sherry wine vinegar
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
340g lumaconi
3/4 cup basil leaves

Method

1. Cook bacon in frying pan over medium heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Drain on paper
towels and break into bite-size pieces.
2. Combine tomatoes, cheese, vinegar, oil and garlic in a large serving bowl.
3. Cook pasta as per packet directions. Drain and immediately add to serving bowl with three-quarters of the basil. Toss until well combined, and season to taste with salt and pepper. 4. Top with bacon and remaining basil. Serve.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL INFO PER SERVING
1,603 kJ (383 cal), 15g protein, 47g carbs, 3g fibre, 14.5g fat (4.5g sat fat), 203mg sodium

Source:
Prevention
Author:
Photographer:
Lucas Zarebinski

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