BLT Pasta Salad
This BLT Pasta Salad is a quick, easy salad to take to your next BBQ or picnic!
Servings 10 servings
Calories 322kcal
Cost $3
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta, your choice of shape
- salt for boiling pasta and to taste on the salad
- 6 slices bacon
- ½ small onion
- 30 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1-1½ cup baby lettuce, mixed colors
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons Pepper
- 2 teaspoons celery seed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3-4 tablespoons Italian dressing
Instructions
- Boil pasta according to package directions.
- Turn on the oven to 375°F. Line a roasting pan with strips of bacon. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the desired crispness is reached. Drain on paper towels. Or make air fryer bacon
- When pasta is done, drain and cool. If you are in hurry, you can put it in the freezer for 10 minutes and stir. If it's still needs to cool more, check it every 5 minutes, stirring every time you check it.
- Once bacon is cool enough to handle, rough chop it.
- Slice the tomatoes in half. Break the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. And chop the fresh herbs.
- Add bacon and all other ingredients to the bowl with the pasta and toss. Can be made a day ahead but don't add the lettuce until just before you serve.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
Best if eaten fresh, because the lettuce wilts.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days.
Do not freeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 12.5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.3mg