Description
BLT Pasta Salad combines the beloved flavors of a classic BLT sandwich with the heartiness of pasta for a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. Imagine creamy pasta wrapped in crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and sweet cherry tomatoes—every bite is a delicious celebration of textures and flavors. Ideal for summer barbecues or casual weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make salad will leave you craving more long after your last serving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente in salted boiling water (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy (6-8 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Prep vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, chop romaine lettuce, and dice red onion.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, bacon crumbles, tomatoes, lettuce, and onions. Toss with dressing.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg