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Top view of BLT Pasta Salad in wooden serving bowl on top of wooden board. Lemon, arugula, cherry tomatoes, tongs, and kitchen towel also in partial view.
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BLT Pasta Salad

The classic BLT sandwich combo becomes a delicious pasta salad with this easy BLT Pasta Salad recipe. This flavorful pasta salad is made with bacon, arugula, red onion, and grape tomatoes in a bright and creamy mayonnaise-based dressing.
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Author Jessica

Equipment

  • 1 medium pot
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 1 large mixing bowl

Ingredients

For the pasta salad:

  • 12 ounces pasta such as rotini, bow tie, or penne
  • 6-8 slices cooked bacon crumbled
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped

For the dressing:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsps. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. lemon zest
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes, or as instructed on package. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt and pepper together.
  • Add the cooked pasta, bacon, grape tomatoes, arugula, and red onion to a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix. Chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to come together. Then, serve with extra arugula and crumbled bacon on top, if desired.