BLT Pasta Salad
Inspired by the classic sandwich, this BLT Pasta Salad has only 6 ingredients, and they will all rock your lunch box! The perfect side dish for parties, too!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 487kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound mini shells or other small pasta
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 4 ounces bacon fried, drained, and crumbled
Instructions
- Bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain and rinse pasta under cold water until cool. Shake out any excess water.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise and red wine vinegar. In a large bowl, toss together pasta, tomatoes, peas, and bacon. Stir in mayonnaise dressing until thoroughly combined.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Taste for seasoning. If you don't season with sufficiently, this dish might taste bland.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg