Description
This BLT Pasta Salad is a creamy, chilled side dish packed with tender elbow macaroni, juicy tomatoes, crisp Romaine lettuce, green onions, and smoky turkey or beef strips. It is easy to prepare, flavorful, and perfect for BBQs, picnics, and potlucks.
Ingredients
1 (16 oz) box elbow macaroni, cooked and rinsed
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
5 green onions, thinly sliced
4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 head Romaine lettuce, thinly chopped
12 slices smoked turkey or beef strips, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, apple cider vinegar, celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried dill, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooked elbow macaroni, sliced green onions, and diced Roma tomatoes. Toss until evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, gently fold in the chopped Romaine lettuce and crumbled smoked turkey or beef strips.
- Toss lightly, serve chilled, and enjoy.
Notes
Add shredded cheddar cheese for extra richness.
Cherry tomatoes can be used instead of Roma tomatoes for a sweeter flavor.
For a lighter version, replace part of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
Diced cucumbers, corn, or avocado make great additions.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
For best texture, store the lettuce separately and mix in before serving.
If the dressing thickens after chilling, stir in a little extra mayonnaise or sour cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg
