BLT Pasta Salad

Serves: 6–8

Ingredients:

For the Salad

• 20 oz cheese tortellini, cooked and cooled

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

• 10–12 slices bacon, cooked crispy and chopped

• 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

For the Dressing

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt

• ½ cup apple cider vinegar

• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped or grated

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the Tortellini

Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse lightly with cool water to stop the cooking process.

Allow to cool completely before assembling the salad.

2. Make the Dressing

In a medium bowl, whisk together:

• mayonnaise

• Greek yogurt

• apple cider vinegar

• garlic

• salt and pepper

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

3. Assemble the Salad

In a large bowl combine:

• cooked tortellini

• cherry tomatoes

• chives

• parsley

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Right before serving, add the dressing and toss until evenly coated. Top with the chopped crispy bacon.

Tip: Do not add the bacon too early or it will lose its crispiness and become soggy. As the pasta salad sits, the tortellini may absorb some of the dressing. If needed, add a splash of water to the mixture to loose the sauce.