Here’s a fresh, creamy, and super tasty BLT Pasta Salad you’ll want to make again and again:
🥓 BLT Pasta Salad
📝 Ingredients:
- 2 cups pasta (penne, rotini, or bowtie)
- 6–8 strips bacon (cooked & crumbled)
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 cups lettuce (chopped – romaine or iceberg)
- ½ cup red onion (finely chopped, optional)
For the dressing:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (or vinegar)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
🍳 Instructions:
- Cook the pasta
Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool completely. - Prepare the bacon
Cook until crispy, then crumble into small pieces. - Make the dressing
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. - Combine everything
In a large bowl, add pasta, bacon, tomatoes, onion, and dressing. Toss well. - Add lettuce last
Gently fold in chopped lettuce right before serving to keep it crisp.
🍽️ Serving Tips:
- Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving for best flavor
- Top with extra bacon for crunch 😋
- Add grilled chicken for a protein boost
💡 Tip: Keep the lettuce separate if storing leftovers—mix it in fresh each time so it doesn’t get soggy.
If you want, I can also give you a lighter (healthy) version or a spicy twist 🔥
