Description
BLT Pasta Salad is a quick, crowd‑pleasing dish that mixes al dente pasta with crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and savory smoked beef, all tossed in a creamy mayo‑Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch, this easy recipe delivers classic BLT flavors in a refreshing pasta format. Ready in minutes, it offers a satisfying blend of textures and a tasty, portable meal for any gathering. Enjoy this fresh, tasty salad any day, and watch it vanish fast today! enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 6 slices smoked beef
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
- Rinse pasta under cold water to cool.
- In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl combine pasta, smoked beef, tomatoes, and lettuce.
- Pour dressing over mixture and toss gently.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- toast the pasta briefly after boiling. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boil and Toss
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: BLT Pasta Salad, easy pasta salad, summer picnic recipes, smoked beef salad, quick lunch ideas, creamy pasta salad