BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad
Servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved - or 1 cup diced seeded tomatoes
- 3/4 pound thick cut bacon, cooked and chopped in one inch pieces. - Save a bit to garnish top.
- 1/2 cup red onion sliced thin
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese - Save a bit to garnish top.
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 to 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups garlic and herb croutons
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, garlic salt and black pepper.
- Combine the cooled pasta with tomatoes, bacon, red onion and cheddar cheese if using.
- Add the dressing and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate about an hour or two or overnight.
- Before serving, stir in lettuce and croutons. Reserve a few croutons for the top.
- Top with the extra cheese, bacon, and some croutons right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1629IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
Excellent salad !!!
How does the spinach hold up if it lasts a few days? I’m afraid it would get too soft. Thanks!
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