BLT Pasta Salad
A creamy and satisfying pasta salad featuring crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a simple weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, and halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl.
- Gently toss to combine all ingredients.
- Stir in fresh parsley and chives.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For best results, make this salad a few hours ahead of time.
- To prevent the salad from becoming soggy, store the dressing separately if making it more than a day in advance.
- Add a tablespoon of the pasta cooking water to the dressing for a creamier consistency.
- This salad is a great option for meal planning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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