BLT Pasta Salad
Elevate your summer gatherings with this delightful BLT Pasta Salad! A fresh twist on the classic flavors of bacon, lettuce, and tomato, this creamy pasta salad is perfect for picnics, BBQs, or family dinners. Bursting with vibrant ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty pesto dressing, it offers a light yet satisfying dish that everyone will love. Quick to prepare and make-ahead friendly, it’s a crowd-pleaser that shines at any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces uncooked DeLallo Shellbows
- 4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 10 ounces halved grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons DeLallo Simply Pesto
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the shellbows in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayo, pesto, vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with lettuce, tomatoes, mozzarella, and red onion.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss until well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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