Description
Dive into summer with this vibrant Summer BLT Pasta Salad! Featuring al dente pasta, crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy romaine lettuce, all tossed in a creamy dressing, this dish is the perfect blend of flavors. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or backyard barbecues, it can be prepared in just 30 minutes and is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 6 strips crispy bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy (6-8 minutes). Drain on paper towels and chop.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, bacon bits, halved tomatoes, and chopped lettuce. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg