Gluten Free BLT Pasta Salad

This gluten free BLT Pasta Salad is an easy dinner option that's perfect when you don't know what to make.

Pasta salad is a classic, but let's combine it with another classic- a BLT. This BLT pasta salad is gluten free and dairy free and packed with the classic BLT components. Gluten free pasta is mixed with chopped bacon, tomatoes, and spinach then served with either a more classic oil and vinegar dressing or a creamy yogurt-based dressing, depending on what you like. I threw in some chicken breast for good measure and to amp up that protein content!

Gluten Free Pasta Salad

BLT Pasta Salad Ingredients

• 1 16 oz box of gluten free pasta of choice
• 1 package bacon of choice (I used turkey bacon due to preference)
• 1 lbs cooked chicken breast, sliced
• 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 2 large handfuls spinach, chopped

Pasta Salad Dressing

Option 1: creamy ranch style dressing

• ½ cup Greek or vegan yogurt
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp garlic infused olive oil
• ¼ tsp dried cilantro
• ¼ tsp salt

Option 2: traditional oil and vinegar dressing

• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
• ½ tsp dried cilantro
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp salt
• pepper, to taste

Instructions

• Cook and drain your pasta according to the box and set aside.
• While pasta is cooking, cook your bacon your preferred way.
• When bacon is done, chop into bite size pieces.
• Toss all ingredients for the salad together in a large bowl.
• Mix all ingredients together for whichever dressing you prefer then pour over the salad and mix to combine.
• Enjoy!