Description
Experience summer in a bowl with this vibrant Summer BLT Pasta Salad. Combining al dente rotini pasta, crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh greens, all enveloped in a creamy dressing, this dish is perfect for any gathering. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will evoke nostalgic memories of sunny family barbecues and outdoor picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine or iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. **Cook the Pasta**: Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook the rotini for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- 2. **Crisp the Bacon**: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Transfer to paper towels to absorb grease and chop into pieces.
- 3. **Prepare the Dressing**: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar; mix until smooth.
- 4. **Combine Ingredients**: Add chopped lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced green onions, and cooked bacon to the dressing. Gently fold in cooled pasta until evenly coated.
- 5. **Serve**: Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra green onions or bacon if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg