Description
A refreshing and hearty BLT pasta salad combining the flavors of bacon, lettuce, and tomato with pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, bacon, cherry tomatoes, and lettuce.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumbers or bell peppers.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter option.
- This salad can be made a day ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: blt pasta salad