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Creamy BLT Pasta Salad Recipe Easy Homemade with Real Bacon Bits

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A quick and easy creamy BLT pasta salad featuring real bacon bits, fresh tomatoes, and a luscious dressing. Perfect for summer, potlucks, or casual lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 g) rotini or elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup (about 100 g) cooked and crumbled thick-cut bacon
  • 1 ½ cups (about 250 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
  • 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley or basil

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of rotini or elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually 8-10 minutes). Drain well and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool the pasta down. Set aside in a large bowl.
  2. If you don’t have pre-cooked bacon bits, cook 6-8 slices of thick-cut bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble into bite-sized pieces. Let cool completely before adding to the pasta.
  3. Halve 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, shred 2 cups of romaine or iceberg lettuce, and thinly slice 3 green onions. Add these to the bowl with the cooled pasta.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together ¾ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste until creamy and tangy.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta and veggies. Add 1 cup of real bacon bits. Gently toss everything together until well coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and pasta absorb the dressing. Serve chilled.

Notes

Cook bacon slowly over medium heat for crispiness and drain well to avoid soggy texture. Rinse pasta with cold water after cooking to stop cooking and cool it down. Chill salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Keep bacon bits separate if preparing ahead to maintain crunch.

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