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BLT Pasta Salad

A creamy BLT Pasta Salad loaded with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and tender pasta. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, and summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Cooking Pot Used to boil the pasta until it is properly cooked
  • 1  Colander Used to drain and rinse the cooked pasta
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl Used to combine pasta, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and dressing
  • 1 Small Bowl Used to prepare and mix the salad dressing
  • 1 Frying Pan Used to cook the bacon until crispy
  • 1 Knife Used to chop lettuce, tomatoes, and other ingredients
  • 1 Cutting Board Used as a surface for cutting ingredients
  • 1 Measuring Cups Used to measure pasta, dressing, and other ingredients
  • 1 Measuring Spoons Used to measure spices and dressing ingredients
  • 1 Wooden Spoon Used for mixing ingredients
  • 1 Serving Bowl Used to serve the BLT Pasta Salad
  • 1 Tongs or Salad Spoon Used for serving and mixing the salad

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. Cook bacon until crispy and crumble.
  4. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, and pepper.
  5. Add pasta, bacon, and tomatoes to a large bowl.
  6. Pour dressing over the mixture and toss well.
  7. Fold in lettuce just before serving.
  8. Chill for 20 minutes if desired.
  9. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

For making BLT Pasta Salad, different kitchen equipment is required. A cooking pot is used to boil pasta, and a frying pan is used to cook bacon. A mixing bowl, knife, and cutting board are needed for preparing and combining ingredients. Measuring cups, spoons, and serving utensils are also used to complete the recipe.            Made this BLT Pasta Salad
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