Description
Enjoy the flavors of a classic BLT sandwich in this refreshing Summer BLT Pasta Salad. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or a light meal, this pasta salad is packed with cherry tomatoes, bacon, lettuce, and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta Salad:
- 12 ounces rotini or bowtie pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 8 slices cooked bacon (chopped)
- 2 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then rinse under cold water.
- Mix ingredients: Combine pasta, tomatoes, bacon, lettuce, and onion in a bowl.
- Prepare dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Pour dressing over pasta mixture and mix well.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish: Add chives or parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, add lettuce just before serving.
- You can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Great for picnics and BBQs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
