BLT Pasta Salad is perfect for this time of the year when you really do not want to turn the oven on. You can enjoy it for lunch or dinner. And since there isn’t any bread to go with your BLT why not add a roll or a nice bread stick? Whatever you like.
Now you know this salad is really good as I am not big on bacon, but I enjoyed two helpings of this Salad. Let me know how you like it and also if there is something else that you would add to the salad.
What Ingredients Do I Need For BLT Pasta Salad?
Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this Salad (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Bowtie or corkscrew pasta
- Mayonnaise
- Milk
- Dijon mustard
- Garlic cloves
- Salt
- Pepper
- Romaine lettuce
- Bacon
- Romaine tomatoes
- Feta cheese
- Avocado
How Do I Make BLT Pasta Salad?
Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this Salad (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water.
- In a large bowl, place the pasta, mayonnaise, milk, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Next add the lettuce, chopped bacon, tomatoes, and avocados, if desired.
- Toss the salad until everything is evenly coated. Then add feta cheese and more salt and pepper, if desired.
Tips and Tricks For BLT Pasta Salad
- Rinse the pasta under cold water. It stops the cooking process of the pasta and keeps the pasta from sticking together and becoming mushy.
- You can use any short pasta for this recipe, but we like the way the bowtie pasta looks.
- Serve this salad right away as the lettuce will start to get soggy.
More Salads Made With Pasta:
Yield: 8 people
BLT Pasta Salad
BLT pasta salad is a great dinner for the summer when you are not wanting something warm. Perfect for those hot summer nights.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 Ounces of bowtie or corkscrew pasta
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk (I use Vitamin D)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 1/2 - 4 cups washed and torn romaine lettuce
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and chopped, (I like mine crispy)
- 2 romaine tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 avocado diced (optional)
- additional salt and pepper if desired
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water using a strainer.
- In a large bowl, place the pasta, mayonnaise, milk, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Next add the lettuce, chopped bacon, tomatoes, and avocados, if desired.
- Toss the salad until everything is evenly coated. Then add feta cheese and more salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 301Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 36mgSodium 764mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 4gSugar 2gProtein 14g