High Protein BLT Pasta Salad
A hearty and protein-packed twist on the classic BLT sandwich, transformed into a delicious pasta salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice (penne, rotini, or gluten-free)
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Crisp the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then crumble into pieces.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes and romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Combine the pasta, crumbled bacon, tomatoes, and romaine into the bowl, tossing gently to coat.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This pasta salad can be made ahead of time and actually tastes better after a day in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pasta salad, high protein, BLT, easy recipe, summer dish