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BLT pasta salad

June 13, 2011 by Erin 67 Comments

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I saw this little beauty while browsing around the world wide web the other day.  Thanks Food Network.  YUM.

Kevin would seriously eat BLTs every day.

And he loves pasta salad.

So, I thought this was a perfect recipe.

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We celebrated Father’s Day a week early this year.

So, I made this Healthy BLT Pasta Salad for our family Father’s day cookout yesterday.  It was great!  I used bow tie pasta.  (ya know….for father’s day….haha)

I cooked them al dente’, but they still got kind of broken up when I tossed the ingredients together.  I was as gentle as I could be, which if you know me isn’t very gentle!  🙂  Maybe the corkscrew recommendation in the recipe would hold up better.  It still tasted amazing!  I also used half as much mayo and added Greek yogurt instead.  I might not add the lettuce next time and just put the pasta salad over lettuce as a meal.

We ate the left-overs today and it was still great.  But the lettuce would be more crisp if I did it that way. I thought it was interesting that the recipe called to saute the tomatoes.  It was a nice addition.  I actually really liked the way it tasted warm right after adding the tomatoes.

Warm, cold, room temp, fresh, left-overs….so many options.  🙂

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BLT pasta salad
Recipe Type: side dish
Author: a bird and a bean ..adapted from food network
This pasta salad is so good. It’s good warm, or cold. I like adding greek yogurt with the mayo to make it a little more healthy.
Ingredients
  • 12 ounce corkscrew shaped pasta
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 12 ounces lean bacon
  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon chopped
  • fresh thyme
  • 1 clove garlic, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 5 cups chopped romaine hearts
Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package.
  2. Drain and toss with the milk in a large bowl; set aside. Crazy to toss it with milk. You won’t be sorry.
  3. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain. Discard drippings, but reserve about 3 tablespoons of drippings from the pan.
  4. Add the tomatoes, thyme and garlic to the pan and toss until warmed through; season with salt and pepper.
  5. Crumble the bacon, set aside 1/4 cup for garnish. Toss the remaining bacon and the tomato mixture with the pasta.
  6. Mix the mayonnaise, greek yogurt and sour cream with 3 tablespoons chives with the pasta until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add the lettuce; toss again to coat.
  8. Garnish with the reserved bacon and the remaining 1 tablespoon chives.
  9. Serve at room temperature. Or chilled the next day. Refrigerate leftovers. If there are any.
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I think my favorite part of this salad is the way it looks in my trifle dish.  You can get one just like it right here!  I have the mini trifles too.  Seriously cute dishes.  They are pretty inexpensive, too.  Which is why I like them.  🙂

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Comments

  1. Smallgood says

    June 13, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    This looks so good. A school I taught at had a pasta salad buffet foundraiser. And I got so many great ideas. This could fit right in.

    Reply
  2. michele at hellolovelyinc says

    June 14, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    so yummy and my sons would love it too!

    you might like my giveaway here: http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2011/06/june-giveawaypainting-print-paris.html

    i’d love for you to follow!

    michele

    Reply
  3. ladybehindthecurtain.com says

    June 15, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    Wow! That salad turned out good. I’m always looking for new salad recipes Thanks!
    I’m hosting my first link party today Cast Party Wednesday and would love it if you came over and shared this tasty recipe with us.
    http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/
    Thanks,
    I hope to see you there!

    Reply
  4. Tracy says

    June 20, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    All these recipes are making me hungry.

    Reply
  5. Katie @ This Chick Cooks says

    June 21, 2011 at 1:27 am

    This pasta salad sounds so delicious. My family would just gobble it up! Thanks for coming by to share your recipe. Have a great day!
    Katie

    Reply
  6. JudyBug says

    June 22, 2011 at 12:05 am

    Looks so delicious…yum! Love pasta salads~

    Reply
  7. Katie @ This Chick Cooks says

    June 22, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    I’m featuring your yummy salad today. Thanks for bringing it by.
    Katie

    Reply
  8. Jennifer says

    June 28, 2011 at 1:41 am

    This looks fabulous! It’s getting bookmarked for the 4th!

    I’m a new follower. http://imitationbydesign.blogspot.com

    Reply
  9. created by ~donnaK says

    June 29, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    I came across your page through Pinterest. I’m going to give this salad a try this weekend! Sounds delish..

    Reply
  10. Peanut Blossom says

    June 30, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    Oh my gosh, Yummy yummy yummy!! I’m adding this to my recipe queue to be made asap. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. peaceloventhread says

    September 9, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    Just reposted this on my blog http://peaceloventhread.wordpress.com. Thanks.

    Reply
  12. hpru says

    September 21, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    Eating this as we speak! I used turkey bacon (hubby has Hi bp) and light sour cream. Still, very delicious!

    Reply
  13. Sarah says

    October 29, 2011 at 3:34 am

    That looks so good!
    Sarah
    http://www.budgetfriendlydecorating.com

    Reply
  14. SaraColorado says

    November 11, 2011 at 1:51 am

    This looks delicious. I love how you served it in the trifle bowl…very appealing!

    Reply
  15. QueenBee3200 says

    January 7, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    I just found your blog with this post. I want to try this salad it looks so good!!! I joined your site too!! :O)

    Reply
  16. Andrea says

    January 31, 2012 at 12:32 am

    I found this on pinterest. I looks so delish. I am happy to now be following you. when you have a chance check out my blog http://www.questfordelish.blogspot.com

    Reply
  17. Sug says

    January 31, 2012 at 1:03 am

    Question…do you drain the milk from the pasta after and before mixing with other ingredients or does the milk play a part in mixing with the mayo/sour cream mixture in coating the salad? Thanks.

    Reply
  18. erin says

    February 1, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    I didn’t drain the milk, but you could if it seems too watery. Might be a good idea.

    Reply
  19. Anne says

    February 2, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    how much does this recipe serve?

    Reply
  20. erin says

    February 2, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    The food network site says it serves 4. But that is an insane lie! It easily feed 10. 🙂 It made a lot. A LOT!

    Reply
  21. Laura says

    February 8, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    Is it good served cold? It says to store at room temp, but I will be making this ahead of time for my sister’s baby shower.

    Reply
  22. erin says

    February 9, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    @ Laura – yes, it is still super tasty when it’s cold. We had a little bit leftover so I ate it cold the next day. Still Yummy!

    Reply
  23. Tasha says

    February 21, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    I found this on pinterest and I’m SOOO excited to make it tonight! 🙂

    Reply
  24. Michelle L. says

    February 23, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    just made this for lunch today, so so GOOD!!!

    Reply
  25. Kevin says

    February 27, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    I like the sound of a BLT pasta salad!

    Reply
  26. Amy says

    February 29, 2012 at 12:04 am

    This was really good! Made it tonight 🙂

    Reply
  27. D Jones says

    March 27, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    I found your recipe through a friend’s pin on Pinterest, too. Looks delish, and I like your suggestions along the way-thanks for this!

    Reply
  28. D Jones says

    March 27, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    I found your blog via my friend’s pin on Pinterest, too. Love this recipe, thanks especially for all your suggestions and hints!

    Reply
  29. Hawaiian born, Hawaiian bred - now HawaiianBeaufortonian! says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    I made this about a month ago. D E L I C I O U S !!!! Making it again this month for a graduation party! Mahalo!!!

    Reply
  30. KraftinMommy says

    April 6, 2012 at 2:05 am

    Wow! This looks amazing! My hubby loves bacon so I’ll be making this very soon! Stop by and follow me too http://www.kraftinmommy.blogspot.com

    Reply
  31. erin says

    May 4, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    Thanks everyone!!!!

    Reply
  32. Renee Michaels says

    May 7, 2012 at 1:23 am

    Found this on Pinterest, will be making this for a couple of summer family events. I know it will be a big hit after seeing the other comments here.

    Reply
  33. Kittie says

    June 3, 2012 at 12:40 am

    Glad to see where you used greek yogurt in this salad! Recently, I have used the yogurt in place of sour cream and so far it has worked really great as a substitution. Thanks~looking forward to trying this recipe!

    Reply
  34. Unknown says

    June 9, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    WOW, now this is a winner for a hot day. My husband will go nuts over this as well I will. Dinner is set for tonite…

    Reply
  35. The Kac's says

    June 13, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    I made a half recipe tonight and it doesn’t even look like we made a dent in it! Delicious and definitely one to take for a crowd.

    Reply
  36. The Kac's says

    June 13, 2012 at 11:55 pm

    We made a half recipe tonight and it doesn’t even look like we made a dent in it! Delicious, different and definitely one for a crowd!

    Reply
  37. DebDownHomeAustin says

    June 18, 2012 at 3:42 am

    Looks wonderful. Haven’t tried it yet but have had “fall apart pasta” issues with other salads. Try using Barilla. It usually works great if left al dente.

    Reply
  38. Nick says

    July 2, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    I love BLTs with avocado – which I think would make a fine addition to this salad, as well!

    Reply
  39. La Dolce Vita Weddings says

    August 5, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    Preparing this recipe tonight for dinner – looks delicious and easy to make. Found you on Pinterest.

    Reply
  40. Mary says

    December 7, 2012 at 12:44 am

    This was an excellent recipe. It was fast, easy and delicious! Definitely a good party pleaser. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      December 7, 2012 at 1:19 am

      WOW! Thanks so much Mary. Glad you liked it.

      Reply
  41. John says

    January 11, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    How can I print ONLY the recipe and not all the other “junk” that comes with it?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      January 11, 2013 at 10:39 pm

      Hi John. Sorry about all “junk” that I write on my blog. I don’t have a recipe plug-in on the blog yet. I usually just copy and paste into Word and print when I find a recipe on a blog that doesn’t have recipe printing plug-ins. It just takes a second.
      But, if you follow the link to the Food Network at the top of the post, I am sure you can print it from there. They have a recipe plug in for sure. 🙂 Here is the link for you…. just in case….. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/blt-pasta-salad-recipe/index.html
      Thanks for visiting. Great having you.

      Reply
  42. Barbara says

    January 31, 2013 at 10:13 pm

    What would be good to serve with this pasta salad for a luncheon?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 1, 2013 at 2:36 am

      Great question Barbara. It really would go great with many things. I think little sandwiches would be great with it, or even a breakfast casserole.

      Reply
  43. Billie says

    April 13, 2013 at 7:10 am

    I would add chopped cherry or grape tomatoes.

    Reply
  44. Megan says

    May 27, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    My sister made this for a family reunion this weekend, and in my favor, used gluten free rice pasta. IT WAS TO DIE FOR! Wonderful! I’m putting in my “new mom meal” file!!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 28, 2013 at 10:58 am

      Oh I am so glad you liked it. It’s a good one! 🙂 Thanks for the comment.

      Reply
  45. Lisa Webb says

    July 8, 2013 at 10:58 am

    I have tried plain greek yogurt 20 different ways to cut back fat and add protein to dishes, I have hated every one.
    Then I discovered Danon Oikos Greek yogurt dip (I like the roasted red pepper) It’s still packed with protein, lower in fat than sour cream or mayo and tastes lovely.
    Just a thought. Thanks for the great recipes.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 8, 2013 at 11:21 am

      Thanks Lisa. I will give that try, it sounds fabulous.

      Reply
  46. vicky says

    August 29, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    Made this for tonight’s dinner. Already tastes wonderful. Can’t wait!!!!!

    Reply

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