BLT Pasta Salad
This refreshing BLT pasta salad combines crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes with al dente pasta, all tossed in a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics and potlucks!
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 6 strips of bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- While pasta is cooking, cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy; then crumble it into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine thoroughly.
- Add sliced green onions and mix gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Garnish with additional bacon or green onions if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 2g