How do I create a mouthwatering blt pasta salad?

Add a twist to your pasta salad with our mouthwatering BLT recipe. The perfect combination of crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and pasta!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I create a mouthwatering BLT pasta salad. Items include: Pasta Bacon Lettuce Tomatoes Mayonnaise Sour Cream Lemon Juice Salt Pepper

Pasta 8 ounces
Bacon 6 slices
Lettuce 1 cup, chopped
Tomatoes 2 medium-sized, diced
Mayonnaise 1/2 cup
Sour Cream 1/4 cup
Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Pepper 1/4 teaspoon

Take note
Please be cautious while cooking the bacon as it can splatter hot grease. Make sure to use oven mitts or tongs when handling the bacon to prevent burns.

1

Cook the Bacon

Grab a frying pan and cook the bacon over medium heat until it's wonderfully crispy. This should take about 8-10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan and place it on a paper towel to drain off the excess grease. Once it's cooled down, crumble it into bite-sized pieces.

2

Boil the Pasta

In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water. Then, carefully pour in your desired amount of pasta. Follow the cooking instructions on the pasta packaging for the perfect al dente texture. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool completely.

3

Prepare the Dressing

In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. This creamy dressing will give your pasta salad a burst of flavor that complements the other ingredients perfectly.

4

Combine Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked and cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, chopped lettuce, and diced tomatoes. Pour the dressing over the top and gently stir until everything is well coated. Pro tip: Leave a handful of bacon bits, lettuce, and tomatoes aside for garnishing your pasta salad.

5

Chill and Serve

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate your mouthwatering BLT pasta salad for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together. When you're ready to serve, give it a final toss and garnish with the extra bacon bits, lettuce, and tomatoes you saved. Serve chilled and enjoy!