BLT Pasta Salad: Glorious Picnic Twist
A picnic-ready BLT pasta salad that’s easy to make and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier dressing, add a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Add cooked chicken or turkey for extra protein.
- This salad can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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