Easy BLT Pasta Salad with Creamy Mustard Delight Recipe You’ll Love
A delicious and simple pasta salad that combines the classic flavors of a BLT with a creamy mustard dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, and onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easy BLT Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Creamy Mustard Dressing, Summer Salad, Quick Recipe