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Smoked BLT Pasta Salad

Give your usual picnic pasta salad a bold upgrade with a smoky tomato dressing and thick-cut bacon. This 30-minute side dish combines the classic crunch of a BLT with tender cavatappi for a satisfying meal that’s deliciously chilled on a hot day.

30-Minute Dinner,4th of July,Pork,Salad & Slaw,Side Dish,Simply Schnucks,Summer
6 Serving(s)
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Smoked BLT Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. Schnucks cavatappi
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. Schnucks olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp. Schnucks liquid smoke
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 tsp. Schnucks capers, drained
  • 1 2/3 cup Schnucks mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup Schnucks shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 8 slices Schnucks thick-cut bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 2 cups butter lettuce

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  2. In a blender or food processor, add Roma tomatoes, oil, liquid smoke, garlic and capers. Pulse until slightly chunky. Season with salt, if desired.
  3. Add mayonnaise and parsley. Pulse until smooth, 4–5 times.
  4. In a large bowl, add pasta, cherry tomatoes, onion, Parmesan, bacon and Roma tomato mixture. Gently toss until evenly coated. Chill 10 minutes.
  5. Fold in lettuce just before serving to keep it crisp.

Chef Tip: Turn this recipe into King of the Hill Pasta Salad! Cook a 16 ounce package Schnucks cavatappi 8–10 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water. In a blender, add 1/2 cup Schnucks mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons pepperoncini brine, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Schnucks Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup Schnucks fresh parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth. In a large bowl, add cavatappi, 4 oz. chopped Schnucks Genoa salami, 4 ounces chopped roast beef, 4 ounces chopped ham, 4 ounces diced provolone, 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced red onion and ½ cup sliced pepperoncini. Add dressing and toss to coat. Fold in 2 cups shredded romaine and chill 10–15 minutes before serving. Serves 6.

Nutrition Facts

917 Calories Per ServingFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 549mgCarbohydrates: 62gFiber: 5gSugars: 6gProtein: 16g

Actual nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredients used and/or modifications to the recipe