Description
A delightful dish that combines the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich with the comfort of pasta, featuring crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh romaine lettuce in a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, and romaine lettuce.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and cook the bacon until crispy. This dish can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg