Description
BLT Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich into a creamy pasta salad. With crunchy bacon, fresh romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a rich dressing, this recipe is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or casual dinners at home. Enjoy it cold for the best flavor or let it chill in the fridge to enhance its taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp chives or green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain and cool before chopping.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped bacon, cherry tomatoes, and romaine lettuce. Toss gently.
- Pour dressing over the mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Garnish with chives or green onions before serving. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding ingredients like avocado or swapping regular tomatoes for cherry tomatoes. Make the dressing ahead of time for enhanced flavor blending.