Creamy BLT Pasta Salad – RICH & SAVORY
A creamy, savory pasta salad blending al dente pasta with halal bacon, cherry tomatoes, and romaine lettuce, all tossed in a tangy sour cream mayo dressing. Perfect for summer events or quick meals.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta (your choice of shape)
- 4 strips halal bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Prepare the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the halal bacon until crispy. Place on paper towels to drain, then chop.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped bacon, cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste and stir well.
- Chill the Salad: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use shell or fusilli pasta for texture variation.
Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream or reduce mayo for a lighter option.
Cool pasta completely before mixing to preserve lettuce crunch.
Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for freshness.
Serve same day; refrigerate up to 24 hours for best results.
Vegetarian: Swap bacon with grilled veggies or chickpeas. Low-carb: Use zucchini noodles or spiralized veggies instead of pasta.
Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream or reduce mayo for a lighter option.
Cool pasta completely before mixing to preserve lettuce crunch.
Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for freshness.
Serve same day; refrigerate up to 24 hours for best results.
Vegetarian: Swap bacon with grilled veggies or chickpeas. Low-carb: Use zucchini noodles or spiralized veggies instead of pasta.