BLT Pasta Salad

• Meat

  • 4 oz Bacon, fried

• Produce

  • 1 cup Grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup Peas, frozen

• Condiments

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Shells or other small pasta, mini

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 pound mini shells or other small pasta
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 4 ounces bacon, fried, drained, and crumbled

Directions

• Bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water until cool. Shake out any excess water. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise and red wine vinegar. In a large bowl, toss together pasta, tomatoes, peas, and bacon. Stir in mayonnaise dressing until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. TASTE for seasoning. If you dont season with sufficiently, this dish might taste bland.