BLT Pasta Salad
Crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and fresh lettuce tossed with warm pasta in a tangy mayo-based dressing. A light, satisfying meal that comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high until crispy, ~8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; chop when cool.
Step 2
Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until just tender, ~10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
Halve cherry tomatoes. Chop romaine into 1-inch pieces.
Step 4
Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
Step 5
Add warm pasta to dressing and toss until evenly coated.
Step 6
Fold in bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce just before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- paper towels
- large pot
- colander
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- large bowl
- whisk
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