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A white bowl filled with pasta salad, featuring spiral pasta, creamy dressing, pieces of bacon, and other visible ingredients, is shown with a spoon. Red onions, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and parsley are in the background.

Easy BLT Pasta Salad

Chef Jenn
This Easy BLT Pasta Salad brings together crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, fresh lettuce, and tender pasta in a creamy, flavorful dressing. A quick and delicious dish for barbecues, potlucks, or a simple meal!
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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 the pasta according to the package instructions until very al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it quickly and prevent sticking.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  • Combine the cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, grape tomatoes, romaine, red onion, and parsley.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend.
  • Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Cook the pasta to very al dente so it holds up well in the salad. It will continue absorbing moisture from the dressing.
  • Rinse the pasta with cold water to cool it quickly and keep it from clumping together.
  • If making in advance, add the romaine just before serving to maintain its crispness.
  • For extra flavor, top with shredded cheddar 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.

Keyword bacon pasta salad, BLT pasta salad, creamy pasta salad, easy pasta salad
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