BLT Pasta Salad
A delightful twist on the classic BLT sandwich transformed into a hearty pasta salad, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually about 8–10 minutes).
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
- Prepare the veggies by slicing the cherry tomatoes and chopping the romaine lettuce.
- Mix the dressing in a large bowl by combining mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Combine everything by adding the cooked and cooled pasta to the dressing along with bacon, cherry tomatoes, and romaine lettuce. Toss gently.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different types of pasta or add extras like avocado or cheese to enhance the salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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