BLT Pasta Salad Recipe
This delicious BLT Pasta Salad recipe takes the iconic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich and gives it a fresh spin in this tasty pasta salad! It's easy to make and perfect for lunch or a light supper!
Servings: 10 people
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce ) package uncooked pasta farfalle, penne, or spiral
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 5 slices bacon cooked and chopped
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 (8-ounce) package Mozzarella cheese cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped
- 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente pasta. Rinse the pasta in cold water and drain well. Add the pasta to a large mixing bowl.
- Add tomatoes, bacon, spinach, Mozzarella, and red onion to the pasta. Pour in 1/2 cup of the balsamic vinaigrette and toss to combine. Add more balsamic vinaigrette to make sure that all of the ingredients are well coated. Serve with additional balsamic vinaigrette on the side.
Notes
Storage Tips
To make ahead: This BLT pasta salad makes a great make-ahead recipe! Mix all the ingredients and reserve some of the dressing for serving. Then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To store: Wrap well or place in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
It's delicious served cold, or remove it from the refrigerator and let it sit on the counter for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 7.2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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