BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad with turkey bacon, crisp lettuce, and creamy dressing. A quick, flavorful dish perfect for picnics, lunches, or easy meals.
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon crumbled
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Creamy Dressing
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- First, pasta should be cooked in salted water until al dente. Then, it should be drained and rinsed with cold water.
Prepare Ingredients
- Meanwhile, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and turkey bacon should be chopped and set aside.
Make the Dressing
- Next, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and seasonings should be whisked together until smooth.
Combine Everything
- After that, pasta, vegetables, cheese, and bacon should be placed in a large bowl.
Toss and Chill
- Finally, dressing should be added and gently mixed. The salad should be chilled for at least 30–60 minutes before serving.