BLT Pasta Salad
- 2 ¼ cups uncooked pasta, such as rotini, shell or bowtie (half of a 1 pound package)
- 8 slices bacon cooked and cut in ½ inch pieces (half of a 12 ounce package)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 large tomato, seeded and cut into small pieces to equal 1 –1 ½ cups
- 6 green onions, sliced thinly
- 16 ounce package of shredded iceberg lettuce OR 6 -7 cups packed shredded lettuce.
- Cook pasta al dente, as directed on package. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool, leave to drain thoroughly.
- Meanwhile, in 10 inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until crisp. Remove and place on paper towel to drain.
- Slice, seed and dice tomato. Slice green onions very thinly. Set aside both.
- In large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice and sugar until smooth.
- Add pasta and stir, then gently add bacon, tomato and onions.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least an hour up to overnight.
- Stir in lettuce just before serving.
Charlene @ A Pinch of Joy
Recipe by A Pinch of Joy at https://www.apinchofjoy.com/2013/08/blt-pasta-salad/
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