Description
Summer BLT Pasta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that brings together the classic flavors of a BLT in a delightful pasta format. With al dente rotini pasta, crispy bacon, juicy heirloom tomatoes, and crisp greens, this salad is dressed in a zesty homemade dressing that will elevate any summer gathering. Perfect for picnics or barbecues, it’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make dish that promises to be a hit at your next outdoor event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, green onions, and bacon.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Fold cooled pasta into the vegetable mixture and pour dressing over it. Mix gently to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg