BLT Pasta Salad combines crisp bacon, juicy tomatoes, tender pasta, and fresh romaine in a creamy dressing for a flavorful and satisfying cold dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 ounces rotini or bow tie pasta
8 slices thick-cut bacon
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/4 cup finely diced red onion optional
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool.
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Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain and chop.
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Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice or vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
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In a large bowl combine pasta, bacon, tomatoes, and onion if using.
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Stir in dressing until evenly coated.
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Fold in chopped romaine just before serving.
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Chill for 30 minutes before serving.