High Protein BLT Pasta Salad
A delicious and nutritious twist on the classic BLT, this pasta salad features crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Crisp the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Prepare the dressing by mixing Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until creamy.
- Mix the salad in a large bowl with cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine. Toss gently.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
For best results, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, BLT, high protein, summer salad, healthy recipe
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