Gluten Free BLT Pasta Salad (2024)

How long does gluten free pasta salad last in the fridge?

You can keep your gluten free BLT pasta salad in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. The lettuce will begin to wilt after that, so the salad needs to be consumed pretty quickly. Since there is mayonnaise in this salad you will want to make sure it isn't left out and gets refrigerated after serving.

How do you keep gluten free pasta salad from getting hard?

You will want to cook your gluten free pasta a little longer than al dente. You don't want the pasta to fall apart, but you want it a little less firm than if you are serving it hot. This will also help to prevent the pasta from soaking up all of the dressing.

Ingredients

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12 ounce box Gluten Free Fusilli Pasta, cooked and drained
8 slices Bacon, cooked and chopped
6 Green Onions, chopped
4 cups Romaine Lettuce, chopped (approximately one head of lettuce)
10 ounces Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half
2 tablespoon Minced Garlic
½ cup Sour Cream
½ cup Mayonnaise
2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
½ teaspoon Sea Salt
¼ teaspoon Coarse Ground Black Pepper
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

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Cook the bacon and let it cool. Chop the bacon into small chunks. Set aside.

Cook the pasta per the instructions on the box. Drain the pasta and rinse in cold water. Add to a large serving bowl.

In the large serving bowl also add the bacon, onions, lettuce, tomatoes and shredded cheese.

In a small bowl whisk together the minced garlic, sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour this mixture over the salad. Stir the salad to coat with the dressing.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

This salad is best served the same day, but will keep for up to 2 days before the lettuce gets too soggy.