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Overhead shot of a glass bowl filled with BLT pasta salad, featuring spiral pasta, creamy dressing, and pieces of bacon.

Creamy BLT Pasta Salad

Chef Jenn
BLT Pasta Salad is a fresh and creamy twist on the classic sandwich, packed with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, romaine, and tender pasta. A perfect make-ahead side dish for any occasion.
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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 directions until very al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and cool it down.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Combine the cooked pasta, bacon, grape tomatoes, chopped romaine, red onion, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  • Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • For pasta salad, pasta is best cooked to very al dente. It should have some bite to it. This is because it will continue to absorb some of the moisture from the salad and soften more, and it will hold up to the salad and dressing better if it’s not too cooked.
  • Rinse the pasta thoroughly in cold water to prevent it from sticking and to cool it down quickly.
  • If making ahead, wait to add the romaine lettuce until just before serving to keep it crisp.
  • Want an extra punch of flavor? Add a sprinkle of shredded cheddar or a few avocado slices on top.

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 lettuce tomato salad, BLT pasta salad, creamy pasta salad, summer side dish
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