BLT Pasta Salad
This BLT Pasta Salad is an easy delicious side dish for summer picnics on the patio or for a dish to pass at your next gathering!
Now who doesn’t love a BLT? I mean seriously…! In our house we love our BLTs! It must be all the bacon! 🙂
Although, let’s face it, they are far superior in the summer when the tomatoes are fresh, ripe and juicy! Not those semi orange things that you get at the store in the winter that barely resemble the taste of the same fruit, yes I said fruit, not vegetable!
Ingredients in this BLT Pasta Salad
As the name implies, the obvious ingredients in BLT Pasta Salad are bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and pasta. A few fresh herbs, onions, mayonnaise and a bit of Italian dressing, for a bit of zing, round out the ingredient list.
This BLT Pasta Salad will become your favorite, easy salad to bring to all those summer picnics!
I find that the last few summers it seems that every week or two we have a different excuse for summer BBQ. Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, July 4th, at least 8 birthdays… it’s crazy! Then, coming up with different side dishes so that you don’t serve thing party after party after party becomes a job in itself!
This salad comes together in the time it takes to crisp up the bacon.
All of the rest of your ingredients can be ready to go so it’s great for a last minute dish to take to someone else’s house too! Here is my Tomato Cucumber Salad that is great for last minute additions to the party.
Here’s a high protein pasta salad that is incredibly easy and super delicious.
You will love this super-easy side dish! Try it at your next party and let me know what you think!
Enjoy! And have fun cooking!
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BLT Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta, your choice of shape
- salt for boiling pasta and to taste on the salad
- 6 slices bacon
- 30 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1-1.5 c baby lettuce, mixed colors
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tsp Pepper
- 2 tsp celery seed
- 1/2 c mayonnaise
- 3-4 tbsp Italian dressing
Instructions
- Boil pasta according to package directions.
- Turn on oven to 375°F. Line roasting pan with strips of bacon. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until desired crispness. Drain on paper towel.
- 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.
- 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.
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Yum!! I love BLT’s just like you! This salad looks fabulous and I can’t wait to try your recipe!!
Thank you, Elaine! It’s quick and easy and will be devoured in a jiffy!
I love a good pasta salad in the summer, I’ll need to try this!
They are so great for BBQ’s aren’t they Emily? Thanks for checking it out!
I don’t think this would last long in my home – it looks and sounds wonderful. And yes, it’s sure to taste at it’s best right now with summertime tomatoes around.
Agreed, Julie! They are so much better in the summer! I’m always sad when I pick the last batch in the fall! Thank you for your comment!
I love BLT sandwich so BLT salad sounds super delicious to me. Thanks for sharing.
So do I! They are the best, aren’t they Edyta? Thank you for stopping by!
I’ve never had BLT pasta, surely I will try your recipe as a guide and will prepare a vegetarian version 🙂 Thanks for shring.
Thank you so much for your comment, Jagruti! I love adapting recipes to adjust them to my family’s tastes too!
Your recipe looks fabulous! I make a BLT pasta salad and it’s always the first thing gone at the bbq’s. Can’t wait to give this recipe a try!
It sure good! And so easy too! It didn’t last long at my house either! Thanks Debra!
I love BLT’s so I know that I am going to love this! Great for all our Summer BBQ’s too!
Honestly, who doesn’t love BLT’S Delicious! Thank you for stopping by Kristina!
Now THIS is my kind of pasta salad. It looks amazing!!! I love all of those flavors and textures.
Thank you Emily! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Have a great day!
My whole family loves BLT’s. This pasta salad version looks so delicious. I’ll pin it for later!
Thank you for your comment, Jill! It really is super!
BLT Pasta Salad is my favourite salad in the world! This looks so delicious!
I think it is my new favorite, too, Annie! Thanks for your comment!