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Ultimate Turkey Bacon BLT Pasta Salad — homemade Turkey Bacon BLT Pasta Salad recipe

Ultimate Turkey Bacon BLT Pasta Salad

A refreshing and hearty pasta salad featuring crispy turkey bacon, fresh romaine, and juicy cherry tomatoes tossed in a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 16 oz rotini pasta
  • 8 strips cooked crispy turkey bacon, chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Steps
  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions, drain, and rinse under cold water.
  2. Whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, chopped turkey bacon, and cherry tomatoes to the bowl and toss until well coated.
  4. Gently fold in the fresh romaine lettuce just before serving.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve chilled.

Notes

Serve chilled for the best texture. Add the romaine lettuce right before serving to ensure it stays crisp.