BBQ Pulled Pork Pasta Salad

A tasty and filling pasta salad with tender BBQ pulled pork, bright vegetables, and a tangy BBQ dressing. Great for a summer potluck or barbecue.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pulled pork
• 8 oz rotini pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lettuce leaves for serving

Instructions:

Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let it cool

In a large mixing bowl, combine pulled pork, cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, red and green bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro

In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the dressing

Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well combined, ensuring all ingredients are coated

Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld

Serve the BBQ Pulled Pork Pasta Salad on lettuce leaves and garnish with additional cilantro if desired