BLT Pasta Salad: 1 Easy Fresh Lunch
Enjoy a fresh and healthy BLT Pasta Salad, perfect for a light lunch. This recipe brings the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich into a delightful pasta salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook (Dressing), Cooked (Pasta/Bacon)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (like rotini or penne)
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and chopped romaine lettuce.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Adjust the amount of dressing to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of salad
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: Approximately 6g
- Sodium: Approximately 700mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 18g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 15g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 40mg
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