Discover the perfect balance of flavors with BLT pasta salad. This dish combines the classic taste of a BLT sandwich with the heartiness of pasta for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Cook bacon until crispy. Drain off grease and crumble.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is cooled.
While the pasta is cooking, halve the tomatoes, cube the cheese, chop the lettuce, and dice the onion.
In a blender, prepare the dressing by combining the mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder, parsley, chives, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
In a large bowl, mix the pasta and dressing together until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. Add the tomatoes, cheese cubes, lettuce, red onion, and crumbled bacon. Stir gently to combine.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.