Picnic Perfect BLT Pasta Salad: A Joyful Twist
This BLT Pasta Salad is a picnic-perfect twist on the classic sandwich. It’s easy to make and bursting with fresh flavors, making it ideal for any outdoor gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 head lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Gently fold in chopped lettuce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier dressing, add a little more mayonnaise or sour cream.
- You can add other vegetables like chopped celery or red onion for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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