"A BLT pasta salad featuring shards of crispy bacon and fresh lettuce makes a welcome change from a classic BLT sandwich; however, it can seem a little basic."
"To make your salad feel fancy, swap the bacon and lettuce for pancetta and arugula, resulting in a salad with complex flavors."
"Pancetta has a saltier quality and nuanced taste due to being salt-cured and air-dried compared to the chewier texture of bacon."
"Dress pasta salad twice for flavor, as it absorbs dressing during storage; add greens just before serving to maintain freshness."
A BLT pasta salad can be elevated by using pancetta instead of bacon and arugula instead of lettuce. Pancetta offers a saltier, nuanced flavor compared to the chewier bacon. The peppery spice of arugula enhances the dish and complements the al dente pasta. Adjustments might be needed in the lemon-y dressing due to pancetta's saltiness. Pasta salad benefits from being dressed twice, allowing noodles to absorb flavors. Add greens just before serving for freshness.
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