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BLT Pasta Salad
This BLT pasta salad combines the classic flavors of a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich into a hearty bowl. A creamy dressing made from sour cream and mayonnaise coats tender rotini pasta and crispy bacon pieces. It makes a perfect side dish for summer cookouts or a quick weeknight dinner. The fresh tomatoes and crisp leaf lettuce provide a bright crunch that balances the rich, savory bacon.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (6 oz)
- 1 package (12 oz) bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 3 cups chopped tomatoes (2 to 3 large)
- 4 cups lightly packed torn leaf lettuce
Instructions
- 1Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl until smooth.
- 2Boil the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the cooked pasta, rinse it thoroughly under cold water to stop the cooking process, and drain it again.
- 3Place the bacon pieces in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the bacon is crisp. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, setting aside a quarter cup for the final garnish.
- 4Combine the chopped tomatoes, creamy dressing, and the remaining cooked bacon in a large mixing bowl. Fold in the cooled rotini pasta until everything is well coated. Arrange the torn leaf lettuce in a large serving bowl, spoon the pasta mixture over the top, and finish by sprinkling the reserved crispy bacon over the salad.