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BLT Pasta Salad: The Perfect 20-Minute Refreshing Side Dish


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 20
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A delicious and easy BLT Pasta Salad, combining the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich with pasta for a refreshing side dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
  • 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is well coated.
  5. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 8
  • Cholesterol: 15

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