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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
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal

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

  1. 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  

  2. Cook pasta according to package instructions.  When al-dente drain and transfer to a large bowl.

  3. To your pasta bowl add in chopped lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, bacon and your dressing.  

  4. Toss all ingredients until they are well combined. 

  5. Chill in the fridge if you like it cold like I do or you can serve immediately.