We are in love with this BLT Pasta Salad! Creamy and delicious, a bowl of this salad makes the perfect lunch when you need something light and refreshing. Penne pasta, grape tomatoes, crunchy bacon, and leaf lettuce all dressed in a light mayo dressing….yummy! Your family will keep coming back for more. #penne #pasta #bacon #BLT #salad
3cupspenne pasta or mini penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
2cupschopped leaf lettuce
2cupssliced grape tomatoes (I prefer them sliced in half lengthwise)
3-4scallions, thinly sliced
8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
2/3cupmayonnaise
2-3 Tbs. granulated sugar
1Tbs. cider vinegar
2tsp. spicy brown mustard
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste
Instructions
Place the cooked pasta into a serving bowl; toss pasta with lettuce, tomatoes, scallions, and bacon; dress with 2/3 of prepared dressing; chill for several hours. Just before serving, dress with remaining amount of reserved dressing, as desired.