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A fork lifts a portion of BLT pasta salad with spiral pasta, creamy dressing, and pieces of bacon from a white bowl. Red onions and herbs are also visible in the salad. A blue checkered cloth and cherry tomatoes are in the background.

BLT Pasta Salad - With Bacon!

Chef Jenn
BLT Pasta Salad combines crisp bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce tossed with tender pasta and a creamy dressing. This chilled salad brings together all the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich in one refreshing and easy-to-make dish. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or a light lunch, it's a flavorful crowd-pleaser with a smoky twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 374 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces dried pasta
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • ½ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta until just shy of tender (very al dente). Drain and rinse with cold water to cool and stop the cooking.
  • Make the dressing by whisking mayo, sour cream, Dijon, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
  • Combine the cooled pasta, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, and parsley.
  • Add the dressing and toss gently until everything is well coated.
  • Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Serve cold and enjoy.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Cook your pasta until just firm—it softens more as it sits with the dressing.
  • Rinse pasta well with cold water to keep it from sticking.
  • If prepping ahead, hold off on adding lettuce until just before serving for the best crunch.
  • Want to switch it up? Toss in shredded cheese or sliced avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 9gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 409mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1478IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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