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Protein-rich BLT pasta salad with bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes served in a bowl

Protein-Rich BLT Pasta Salad

A quick and creamy pasta salad featuring crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes, perfect for a family-friendly meal any day of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Bacon
  • 200 g Fusilli or Penne pasta
  • 150 g diced bacon Crispy fried
Vegetables
  • 100 g Romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
Dressing
  • 100 g mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
  2. In a skillet, fry the bacon until crispy and let it drain on paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the cooked pasta, crispy bacon, Romaine lettuce, and cherry tomatoes, and mix well.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep the lettuce separate until serving for optimal crunch.