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BLT Pasta Salad

This BLT Pasta Salad takes everything you love about the classic sandwich—crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes—and tosses it with tender pasta in a creamy, tangy dressing. It’s light, flavorful, and perfect for warm-weather meals or potlucks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3.66 cups pasta shells cooked
  • 4 cups tomatoes diced
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 3 cups lettuce thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise fat-free
  • 0.33 cup sour cream light
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, vinegar, mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Serve immediately or chill before serving.

Notes

Add lettuce just before serving to keep it crisp. If chilling, refresh with a spoonful of dressing before serving.