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BLT Pasta Salad

A delicious and refreshing pasta salad combining the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich with pasta, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 oz fusilli pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt optional for creaminess
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, crumbled bacon, and chopped romaine lettuce.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Serve cold and enjoy your BLT Pasta Salad!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like avocado or cheese for extra flavor.

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