BLT Pasta Salad Recipe
This BLT Pasta Salad is a delicious twist on the classic BLT sandwich! Crispy bacon, arugula, tomato, corn, avocado, and bowtie pasta are combined with a rich and creamy mayo-based dressing for the ultimate cold pasta side dish or main meal. Perfect for summer cookouts and barbecues!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 slices bacon cooked until crisp and chopped
- 2 cups arugula washed and dried thoroughly
- 1 slicer tomato seeded and diced
- ½ cup corn
- 1 large avocado cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Add the pasta and cook 2 minutes less than the package instructions, until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper to a large bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Add the bacon, arugula, tomato, and corn to the bowl and mix well, then fold in the avocado and cooled pasta.
- Serve with additional chopped bacon and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 761kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1009IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2mg
