BLT Pasta Salad
A delightful pasta salad capturing the savory flavors of a classic BLT sandwich, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., rotini or fusilli)
- 4 slices of bacon
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- Crisp the bacon until crispy in a skillet, then crumble it.
- Combine the cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, and romaine lettuce in a large bowl.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss the dressing over the pasta mixture and coat evenly.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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