I’m so happy that spring is in full swing and I’m loving getting outside more often. That usually means that the family and I eat dinner outside sometimes to change things up a bit and keep things interesting. I know, the life of a mom. Small things make me happy!

I really love to make foods that don’t require using the oven during the warmer days so my house doesn’t get too hot. This recipe uses a burner, but it doesn’t cook for too long so it’s a perfect summer recipe. This really could be a complete meal since it has carbs, protein, and veggies all in one!

Let me show you my favorite bowls for taking my recipes to potlucks. They are so durable and the lids fit so tightly. I’m never scared that the lid will fly off while driving or while the kids are carrying it from the car to the table. They are the Tupperware Impressions Classic Bowl Set (affiliate) and these ones are in the new Spring color! So pretty!

So let’s get started making this delicious BLT Pasta Salad! The printable version of this recipe is found at the bottom of this post. Also, be sure to check out some of my other salad recipes below!

BLT Pasta Salad

•  12-16 oz Macaroni Pasta
• 3 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 heaping tablespoons sour cream
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 3 tablespoons white rice vinegar
• 1 pound cooked and chopped bacon (I like mine pretty crisp)
• 2 Roma Tomatoes chopped and seeded
• 2 cups chopped lettuce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to help the pasta not stick to itself and to help it cool down. When the pasta has cooled completely, add the mayo, sour cream, garlic salt, vinegar, bacon, and salt and pepper. Mix well then add the tomatoes and lettuce and fold the mixture until well blended.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. NOTE: if you are taking this to a potluck, DO NOT add the bacon, tomato, or lettuce until just about time to serve it. That way those ingredients stay crisp and fresh.

I’ve also included a video tutorial just in case you are a visual learner like I am. Enjoy!

We love to eat this BLT Pasta Salad with my recipe for THE BEST BURGER with my secret sauce. What a perfect summer time dinner.

I really love salads and have a lot of recipes on my blog. Here are a few more you might like.

Light and Healthy Caprese Pasta Salad

Grapes and Cream Fruit Salad (another very popular recipe)

Double Cream Fruit Salad

Here is a printable version of this recipe.

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BLT Pasta Salad

Macaroni BLT Salad is the perfect salad for those spring and summer barbecues. Pasta, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo make these a great comfort food too!

Course Salad

Author Annette Belnap- Tips From a Typical Mom

Ingredients

• 12-16 oz Macaroni Pasta
• 3 heaping Tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 heaping Tablespoons sour cream
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 3 tablespoons white rice vinegar
• 1 pound cooked and chopped bacon I like mine pretty crisp
• 2 Roma Tomatoes chopped and seeded
• 2 cups chopped lettuce
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to help the pasta not stick to itself and to help it cool down.
• When the pasta has cooled completely, add the mayo, sour cream, garlic salt, vinegar, bacon, and salt and pepper.
• Mix well then add the tomatoes and lettuce and fold the mixture until well blended.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• NOTE: if you are taking this to a potluck, DO NOT add the bacon, tomato, or lettuce until just about time to serve it. That way those ingredients stay crisp and fresh.

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