BLT Pasta Salad
This BLT pasta salad is a simple, creamy dish made with tender pasta, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes. It’s easy to make and perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or serving a crowd.
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
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 983mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 454IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.