BLT PASTA SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE

BLT Pasta Salad With Blue Cheese image

Provided by jovigirl

Categories Pork

Time 18m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked, rinsed and drained
1 pint cherry tomatoes, rinsed and halved
6 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
1 cup packed arugula leaf, rinsed, thick stems removed (can use baby spinach)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
8 slices smoked bacon, cooked until crisp
4 -6 ounces blue cheese

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tomatoes, scallions, and arugula.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, mustard, lemon juice and vinegar until well combined and emulsified. Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper, and toss the pasta and vegetables.
Crumble the crisp bacon and the blue cheese over the salad and toss to combine thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.8, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 86.7, Sodium 800.1, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 21.3