BLT pasta salad is a fresh, creamy, and crunchy dish that turns the classic sandwich into a hearty side or light meal.
🥗 BLT Pasta Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked pasta (rotini or bowtie works best)
- 6–8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1–2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1–2 cups romaine or iceberg lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Creamy dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ÂĽ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Cook pasta
- Boil pasta until al dente.
- Drain and cool completely (important so lettuce doesn’t wilt).
2. Mix dressing
- Whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth.
3. Combine
- In a large bowl, add pasta, bacon, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Pour dressing over and toss gently.
4. Add lettuce last
- Fold in chopped lettuce right before serving for maximum crunch.
🥓 Tips
- Use crispy bacon for best texture
- Chill for 30 minutes for better flavor
- Add dressing gradually so it doesn’t get too heavy
- You can swap mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter version
🧾 Bottom line
BLT pasta salad is a quick, crowd-pleasing dish that combines smoky bacon, fresh vegetables, and creamy dressing into a refreshing twist on the classic BLT sandwich.
