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BLT Pasta Salad

BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz rotini or farfalle pasta
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or chives (optional)

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let drain well.
  2. Place bacon in a cold skillet, set over medium heat, and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, cool, then crumble.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Add pasta, tomatoes, and crumbled bacon to the bowl; toss to coat. Fold in lettuce just before serving. Top with extra bacon and basil if using.

Notes

If making ahead, store the dressing separately and add the lettuce right before serving. The bacon stays crisp for a day, but you can recrisp it quickly in a dry skillet.