BLT Pasta Salad Meal Prep by @eatbanza

≈ 30 min
Easy

1 serving

🍝

230 g

Chickpea Pasta

🥓

170 g

Bacon

🍅

150 g

Cherry Tomatoes

🧅

75 g

Pickled Red Onion

🧅

30 g

Green Onion

🥬

40 g

Arugula

🫒

45 ml

Olive Oil

🍷

30 ml

Red Wine Vinegar

🟡

5 ml

Dijon Mustard

🍶

15 ml

Balsamic Glaze

🧂

3 g

Salt

🌶️

1 g

Pepper

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes.

    bacon
    🥄spatula

  2. Step 2/11

    Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate and let it cool slightly.

    bacon
    🥄spatula

  3. Step 3/11

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil on the stovetop.

    salt

  4. Step 4/11

    Cook the 8 oz (227 g) chickpea pasta according to its package directions until just tender.

    chickpea pasta

  5. Step 5/11

    Drain the cooked chickpea pasta in a colander and rinse briefly under cool water.

    chickpea pasta
    🫗colander

  6. Step 6/11

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the green onion on a cutting board.

    cherry tomatoes
    green onion
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  7. Step 7/11

    Chop the cooled crispy bacon into bite-size pieces.

    bacon
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  8. Step 8/11

    Whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, balsamic glaze, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

    olive oil
    red wine vinegar
    🟡Dijon mustard
    balsamic glaze
    salt
    black pepper
    🥣small bowl
    🥄whisk
    🥄measuring spoons

  9. Step 9/11

    Combine the cooled chickpea pasta, bacon, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, green onion, and arugula in a large mixing bowl.

    chickpea pasta
    bacon
    cherry tomatoes
    pickled red onion
    green onion
    arugula
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  10. Step 10/11

    Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.

    olive oil
    red wine vinegar
    🟡Dijon mustard
    balsamic glaze
    salt
    black pepper
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  11. Step 11/11

    Divide the salad among 4 meal prep containers and refrigerate until ready to serve.

    🥡meal prep containers

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Legumes, Meat, Vegetables, Condiments, Herbs, Leafy greens, Oils, Vinegars, Seasonings

Ingredients

Chickpea pasta, Bacon, Cherry tomatoes, Pickled red onion, Green onion, Arugula, Olive oil, Red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Balsamic glaze, Salt, Pepper

Allergens

Mustard, Sulfites

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Gluten-free, Dairy-free, High-protein

Calories

430 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 23g, Carbohydrates: 43g, Fat: 20g, Fiber: 8g, Sugars: 6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 920mg, Iron: 3.5mg, Potassium: 560mg, Calcium: 70mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 18mg, Vitamin K: 55mcg, Folate: 120mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, small bowl, whisk, colander, measuring cups, measuring spoons, spatula, meal prep containers

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Salad, Pasta

Occasions

Lunch, Meal Prep, Weekday

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@eatbanza

Origin

Cuisine

American, Italian-American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Chewy, Tender, Juicy, Crunchy

Flavors

Smoky, Tangy, Savory, Peppery, Sweet

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours at room temperature), fridge : 3 days (Store in airtight meal prep containers,Keep at or below 4°C / 40°F,Add arugula just before serving for best texture if possible), freezer : (Not recommended because the vegetables, arugula, and dressing will lose texture)