Description
30 Minute BLT Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for summer gatherings, combining crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing all in one bowl. This vibrant salad is quick to prepare and bursts with flavor, making it an ideal choice for picnics or potlucks. Each bite is a delightful mix of savory and crunchy textures that will have your friends coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, fry the chopped bacon until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- Dice the cherry tomatoes and chop the romaine lettuce while the pasta cools.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta, bacon bits, tomatoes, lettuce, and red onion to the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg