Pasta BLT Salad Recipe

Provided By
RecipeTips

When you have a craving for a BLT try this tasty pasta salad. It is extra flavorful when you have those fresh from the garden tomatoes to help give it that traditional BLT taste. It makes a great summer meal.

Share this!

Save ▼

Add to Grocery List

Rate & Review

Servings:

Ingredients

1 pound bacon - reserve drippings
12 ounces rotini pasta
1/2 cup milk
3 tomatoes - cut into chunks
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1 clove garlic - minced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons chives - finely diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 cups romaine lettuce - chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Lay bacon on lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and toss with the milk in a large bowl; set aside.
In a large skillet, add tomatoes, thyme and garlic with bacon drippings; toss until warmed through; season with salt and pepper. Crumble the bacon into bite-size pieces. Toss the bacon and tomato mixture with the pasta.
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream. Pour over pasta and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Add the lettuce; toss again to coat. Serve.

Similar Recipes

BLT Pasta Salad