BLT Pasta Salad
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This BLT pasta salad is made with tender pasta, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and fresh lettuce, all tossed in a creamy dressing. It has all the flavors of a classic BLT sandwich in an easy pasta salad.
When the hot days of summer arrive, the last thing I want to do is spend all day cooking a hot meal. That’s when I start relying on easy summer salads like this simple bacon, lettuce, and tomato pasta salad.
It’s a great option when you need quick and easy pasta salad recipes for a crowd. Whether you’re planning a BBQ, looking for cold lunch ideas, or feeding a large family, this recipe makes a big batch and is so easy to put together.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds rotini pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/4 to 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 3/4 cups Miracle Whip
How To Make BLT Pasta Salad
Start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package directions until it’s al dente.
While the past is cooking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until it’s crispy. Drain the grease, then chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
Once the pasta is done, drain it and rinse it under cold water to cool it down quickly. Drain well and transfer it to a large mixing bowl, and add the Miracle Whip.
Add the chopped bacon, halved tomatoes, chopped lettuce, salt, and black pepper to the pasta. Stir until everything is coated well.
Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
Substitutions
- Iceberg Lettuce – You could also use Romaine lettuce or a crisp butterhead.
- Grape Tomatoes – Switch them out for cherry tomatoes or slicing tomatoes, diced to bite-sized pieces.
- Miracle Whip – Also called whipped dressing, you can switch it out for mayo if you prefer.
Serve With:
More Summer Salad Recipes:
FAQ’s
BLT Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 2 pounds rotini pasta cooked and cooled
- 1 pound bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes cut in half
- 1/4 to 1/2 head iceberg lettuce chopped (about 4 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 3/4 cups Miracle Whip
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the water is boiling, add your rotini pasta and cook according to package directions until it’s al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, place the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until it’s evenly browned, about 8-10 minutes. Then drain the grease and chop up the bacon.
- When the pasta is done, drain and rinse it in cold water to cool it down quickly. Then drain and pour into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the Miracle Whip and the prepared vegetables, bacon, and seasonings. Stir until the pasta is well coated.
Notes
- Servings 10-12 as a main dish, 20-24 as a side dish.
- Easy to make ahead of time for your lunch or dinner meal prep.
Nutrition
These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.
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Kim Mills is a homeschooling mom of 6 and lives on an urban homestead in Ontario, Canada. Blogging at Homestead Acres she enjoys sharing tips to help you save money, grow and preserve your own food.
