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blt pasta salad

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

Bacon, lettuce, tomato, grilled corn, hard-boiled eggs, and a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing with fresh herbs combine to make a delicious BLT pasta salad. This is always a huge summer hit and the perfect side dish for all your summer grilling and barbecuing. This pasta salad is ideal for graduation parties, family reunions, and picnics. I mean, who doesn’t love a creamy, flavorful pasta salad? If you liked this creamy pasta salad, try dill pickle pasta salad, deviled egg pasta salad, and shrimp pasta salad.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For blt pasta salad

  • HERB DRESSING
  • 2/3 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1/3 c
    sour cream
  • 1 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh chives
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh dill
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh basil
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped fresh parsley
  • PASTA SALAD
  • 1 lb
    pasta
  • 10 slice
    bacon, crispy cooked and chopped
  • 1 sm
    head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 1/2 c
    grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/3 c
    diced red onion
  • 2
    ears corn
  • 2
    hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

How To Make blt pasta salad

  • 1
    Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions and drain well. Lightly rinse with cold water and drain again.
  • 2
    Mix the mayo, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh chives, dill, basil, and parsley in a medium bowl.
  • 3
    Remove the husks and silks from the corn. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the corn directly on the grill and cook 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally. Let the corn cool and cut the kernels from the cob.
  • 4
    Add the cooked and drained rotini, cooked and chopped bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, corn, and hard-boiled eggs to a large bowl.
  • 5
    Pour the dressing over the top and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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