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EASY BLT PASTA SALAD RECIPE

BLT pasta salad that includes all your favorites: Crunchy bacon, crispy lettuce, tomatoes, pasta, shredded cheese and a delicious homemade dressing!
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword EASY BLT PASTA SALAD RECIPE
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 400kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 3-4 cups chopped romaine lettuce or about 2 romaine hearts
  • 1 pint  grape tomatoes — cut in halves
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cup bacon bits or pieces – not canned bacon bits

Homemade Dressing

  • 3/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper — This is optional but gives it a nice little kick

Instructions

  • Start with the dressing, by stirring together sour cream, mayo, milk, pepper, salt, garlic powder and crushed red pepper. Whisk until smooth and well mixed  
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions.  When al-dente drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • To your pasta bowl add in chopped lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, bacon and your dressing.  
  • Toss all ingredients until they are well combined. 
  • Chill in the fridge if you like it cold like I do or you can serve immediately.