Description
BLT Pasta Salad is a refreshing dish that combines crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce tossed in a creamy dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals, this salad captures the essence of a classic BLT sandwich in a delightful pasta form. It’s colorful, flavorful, and easy to customize based on your preferences, making it an instant crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a skillet over medium heat, crisp the bacon until golden brown. Remove from heat and crumble.
- Chop cherry tomatoes and romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, crumbled bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce. Add the dressing and toss gently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg