Description
Cool off with this vibrant Summer BLT Pasta Salad, where crispy bacon meets juicy tomatoes and fresh lettuce, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. This quick and easy dish bursts with flavor, making it ideal for barbecues, picnics, or casual dinners. Get ready for a refreshing taste experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 6 strips crispy bacon, chopped
- 2 cups vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels before chopping.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, diced tomatoes, chopped lettuce, chopped bacon, and sliced green onions. Toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise with salt and pepper until smooth. Pour over the pasta mixture and fold gently to coat.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg