Bacon Tomato Pasta Salad Recipe
Bacon Tomato Pasta Salad is an easy dinner for two. All the flavors of a BLT in one bowl.
Ingredients
- 4 slices Bacon
- 1 cup Orzo Pasta
- 1/2 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 large Beefsteak Tomato Diced
- handful Fresh Basil Leaves Torn
- handful Fresh Parsley Chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon strips over medium-low heat until firm and chewy—they will crisp as they cool. Drain the grease from the skillet, but reserve 3 tablespoons of the grease for the dressing.
- In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. When boiling, add a small handful of salt and the orzo pasta. Cook according to the directions on the box. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing: combine the warm bacon grease with the red wine vinegar, salt, pepper and Dijon mustard. Whisk very well to combine.
- When the pasta is done cooking, immediately toss it in the warm dressing and stir to combine. Add the diced tomato and herbs, and serve.