Creamy, Flavorful BLT Pasta Salad
This BLT pasta salad recipe is the kind of dish that feels right at home on a picnic table, at a Sunday potluck, or even just as an easy dinner.
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup red onion finely diced
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for a lighter option
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, fry bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and lemon juice until smooth.
- In a large bowl, toss cooled pasta with tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, onion, and bacon. Pour dressing over and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.