BLT Pasta Salad: The Best Turkey Bacon Twist for Summer Picnics
A refreshing and delicious twist on the classic BLT, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Nut-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise and lemon juice together.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day ahead of time for extra flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumbers or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: BLT, pasta salad, turkey bacon, summer salad, picnic recipe