Description
Celebrate summer with this vibrant Summer BLT Pasta Salad, a delightful blend of creamy dressing, fresh tomatoes, crispy bacon, and crunchy lettuce. Perfectly cooked pasta ties it all together, making it an ideal dish for picnics, potlucks, or simply enjoying by the pool. This colorful salad not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on any table, promising to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- Β½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and let cool.
- While the pasta cooks, fry the bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (6-8 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Chop the tomatoes and lettuce while the pasta cools. Thinly slice the green onions.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped veggies, crumbled bacon, and dressing. Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg