Description
A refreshing and delicious twist on the classic BLT sandwich, this BLT Pasta Salad combines pasta, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes for a perfect summer dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (your choice)
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other ingredients like avocado or cheese for extra flavor.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for easy meal prep.
- Adjust the amount of dressing based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: BLT Pasta Salad, pasta salad, summer salad, bacon, lettuce, tomato