Description
A delightful twist on the classic BLT sandwich, this pasta salad combines crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of rotini pasta
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups shredded Romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and let it cool completely.
- Combine the cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and shredded Romaine lettuce in a large bowl.
- Mix the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is well-coated.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For the best texture, enjoy the salad within the first two days of storage. You can customize with additional ingredients like diced avocados or different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg