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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 1, 2011
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BLT devotees can enjoy the same terrific flavor in a salad instead of sandwich. Serve this 30-minute pasta dish for a hearty lunch or simple supper.

BLT Pasta Salad

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (6 oz)
  • 1 package (12 oz) bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 cups chopped tomatoes (2 to 3 large)
  • 4 cups lightly packed torn leaf lettuce

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until crisp; drain on paper towels. Set aside 1/4 cup bacon for garnish.
  • Step 
    3
    In small bowl, stir dressing ingredients until blended.
  • Step 
    4
    In large bowl, stir tomatoes, dressing and remaining bacon. Stir in pasta. Place lettuce in large shallow bowl. Spoon salad over lettuce; sprinkle with reserved bacon.

Nutrition

560 Calories
28g Total Fat
20g Protein
56g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (1 3/4 Cups)
Calories
560
Calories from Fat
250
Total Fat
28g
44%
Saturated Fat
9g
43%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
45mg
15%
Sodium
1180mg
49%
Potassium
640mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
56g
19%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
6g
Protein
20g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
80%
80%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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