Description
Creamy, crispy, and packed with flavor—this BLT Pasta Salad takes the classic sandwich flavors you love and turns them into a crowd-pleasing pasta dish. Juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, and fresh lettuce are tossed with tender pasta and a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for BBQs, lunches, and summer parties. Make it ahead, make it your own—and don’t expect leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp Dijon mustard or ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
- Fry bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooled pasta to the bowl and toss to coat with dressing.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and bacon. Chill for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Just before serving, fold in chopped romaine lettuce. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Add extra dressing if the salad has been chilled for more than a few hours.
- For added flavor, sprinkle crumbled feta or shredded cheddar on top.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg