Easy BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

If you are looking for an easy BLT pasta salad recipe that you can serve up as a side, look no further! This BLT pasta salad with mayonnaise is easy to make and delicious!

This is a cold pasta salad that is full of your favorite BLT flavors. It’s perfect for picnics sides, summer BBQs, holidays, family gatherings, or when you want a tasty side dish with dinner.

Easy BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

More Sides to Consider

• Green Beans with Brown Sugar and Dijon Mustard
• Cajun Roasted Carrots
• Cold Broccoli Salad
• Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
• Baked Potato Slices
• Oven Baked Scalloped Potatoes

BLT Pasta Salad with Mayonnaise

Finely chopped bacon and romaine lettuce are mixed with elbow macaroni, mayo, sugar, and white vinegar. Top it off with some cherry tomatoes and you have a tasty summer pasta dish.

• Makes 10 servings
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Chill time: 4 hours

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces elbow macaroni, prepared
• 6 strips cooked bacon, finely chopped
• 1 head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
• 20 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup mayonnaise (or a homemade vegan mayonnaise)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Combine the cooked macaroni, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes in a large bowl and stir.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper until the mixture is smooth.
3. Pour the mayo dressing over the top of the salad ingredients and stir until the noodle mixture is well coated.
4. Cover the bowl and chill for at least 4 hours.
5. When you are ready to serve, stir the BLT pasta salad and plate.

We love enjoying this pasta salad during the summer. It’s become a favorite and the kids love it. You will often find us serving it for BBQs and summer gatherings.