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Blue Cheese and Bacon Pasta Salad Recipe

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These delicious assertive flavors pair well with grilled meat.

Directions

In a heavy skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain and break into pieces of varying sizes.
Whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, herbs, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and mix with dressing. Mix in celery. Scatter bacon and cheese over, mixing lightly to distribute. Arrange leaves, if using, on platter or individual serving plates and top with pasta. Good chilled or at room temperature.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Serving Description: about 1 1/4 cups

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

-		4 ounces bacon, preferably thick sliced
-		8 ounces dried pasta, any short kind
-		1/4 cup olive or canola oil
-		2 tablespoons vinegar
-		1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
-		1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper
-		1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, oregano, or as preferred)
-		1 cup celery, sliced thinly
-		2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
		lettuce leaves for serving (optional)

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