Blt Pasta Salad

Transform your favorite sandwich into a fresh, flavorful dish with this irresistible BLT Pasta Salad! Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a quick family dinner, this recipe combines tender rotini or bowtie pasta with crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy romaine lettuce for a fun twist on classic flavors. The creamy dressing—made with mayonnaise, sour cream, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic—ties everything together in every bite. Quick to prepare and irresistibly refreshing, this chilled salad is the ultimate side dish or light main course. Garnish with extra green onions or bacon bits for a crowd-pleasing presentation!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta (rotini or bowtie)
• 8 slices bacon
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup green onions, sliced

Directions

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta completely. Set aside.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Add the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, chopped romaine lettuce, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions to the bowl with the dressing. Toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 6

Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled and garnish with extra green onions or bacon bits, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1303.3 grams (1303.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2897

Total Fat 222.20g	285%
Saturated Fat 39.40g	197%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.90g
Cholesterol 356mg	119%
Sodium 2923mg	127%
Total Carbohydrate 183.90g	67%
Dietary Fiber 15.00g	54%
Total Sugars 22.40g
Protein 51.40g	103%

Vitamin D 10IU	51%
Calcium 311mg	24%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 1780mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.0%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 25.0%