Description
BLT Pasta Salad is a refreshing and creamy take on the classic BLT sandwich, perfect for summer barbecues, quick lunches, or as a delightful side dish. This easy-to-make salad combines cooked pasta, crispy turkey bacon, and fresh vegetables, all coated in a rich dressing that captures the flavors you love about a traditional BLT. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that’s not only delicious but also lighter on calories thanks to healthier ingredients like Greek yogurt. Whether you’re serving it at parties or enjoying it as a meal at home, this pasta salad is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and satisfying taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound short cut pasta
- 16 oz turkey bacon
- 2 cups romaine lettuce
- 10 oz grape tomatoes
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, chives, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine Main Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, crumbled turkey bacon, chopped romaine lettuce, and chopped grape tomatoes.
- Add Dressing: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix gently until evenly coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg