Best Blt Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Best Blt Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) box elbow macaroni; 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled; 3 roma tomatoes, diced; 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded; 3 -4 green onions, chopped; Dressing; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (I prefer using any original flavor); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice (I often use fresh squeezed)

Servings: persons

1 (7 ounce) box elbow macaroni
8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
3 roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
3 -4 green onions, chopped
Dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup barbecue sauce (I prefer using any original flavor)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice (I often use fresh squeezed)

1
Fry bacon until crisp, place on paper toweling to drain.
2
Cook pasta following package directions.
3
While pasta is cooking crumble bacon, chop tomatoes, and green onion.
4
Drain pasta and run under cold water.
5
Add pasta, tomatoes, bacon, and green onion to a large bowl and stir to combine.
6
Place all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
7
Pour dressing over pasta and stir until thoroughly combined.
8
Shred lettuce just before serving. Add it to the salad; giving it one last good stir.
9
Refrigerate.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (7 ounce) box elbow macaroni, 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled, 3 roma tomatoes, diced, 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded, and more.

Yes, Best Blt Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Best Blt Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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