This dairy free BLT pasta salad features spiral macaroni, fresh tomatoes, crispy lettuce and savory bacon tossed in a creamy, flavorful dressing. It'll be the best summer side dish at your next barbecue or potluck.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time6 minutesmins
Total Time26 minutesmins
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, BLT, blt pasta salad, blt salad, dairy free, pasta, pasta salad
Servings: 16servings
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger
Ingredients
For the dressing:
1/2cupmayonnaise
1/2cupvegan sour cream or unsweetened coconut yogurt
2 - 3tablespoonswhite wine vinegar
1teaspooncoarse salt
1teaspoondried parsley
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
For the salad:
1 16-ouncepackage elbow macaroni
1 1/2cupsquartered grape tomatoes
1 2.5-ouncepackage crumbled bacon pieces
1 1/2cupschopped romaine lettuce
1/3cupfinely diced red onion
Instructions
Prepare macaroni according to package directions for al dente in a large pot of boiling salted water. When cooked, drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
In a large bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients, adding the vinegar to taste. Add salad ingredients and stir to coat evenly. Serve immediately
If you’re making this salad ahead of time, leave out the lettuce until just before serving. If salad seems dry when serving, add a tablespoon or two extra mayonnaise or vegan sour cream and stir to combine.