BLT Pasta Salad

I mean, BLT pasta salad.. need I say more?! This BLT pasta salad tossed with a fresh and flavorful jalapeño avocado crema dressing is the perfect summer salad for your next get together!

Jalapeno Avocado Crema Dressing

This dressing’s light and freshness paired with the slightest flare of jalapeño brings the “wow” factor to this salad. I usually leave just a few jalapeño seeds blended in the dressing to bring out the jalapeño flavor without too much heat, but if you’re looking for a bit more flare, leave them all!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp buttermilj
• 1:4 cup mayo
• 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper 
• 1/4 cup cilantro 
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 1/2 cup basil
• 1 jalapeño seeded
• 1/2 avocado

Make This BLT Pasta Salad Your Own!

This salad is the perfect recipe to make your own! Here are a few ingredient ideas to try adding next time you make it:

• red onion
• char-grilled corn
• chickpeas
• cucumbers
• pine nuts

Planning to make this ahead of time, no problem! Prepare the salad as you normally would, just set aside the avocado and lettuce to add to the dish just before serving.

BLT Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

• 16 oz pasta, cooked, chilled
• 6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• 1/2 cup mozzarella balls
• 1 avocado, cubed

Jalapeño Avocado Crema Dressing

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp buttermilk
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 1/2 cup basil
• 1 jalapeño, seeded
• 1/2 avocado

Instructions

 

• Prepare and mix together salad ingredients and set aside.
• To prepare the dressing, add ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth.
• Pour dressing over salad and mix together.
• Garnish salad with extra bacon crumbles, avocado slices, and fresh basil.
• If serving later, save avocado and lettuce to add just before serving.

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More salad recipes to try soon:

• Asian Crunch Salad
• Creamy Mexican Street Corn Salad
• Grilled Pineapple Salad