This BLT Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer side dish! Crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and fresh lettuce tossed with pasta in a tangy bacon-pepperoncini dressing.

It’s such a fun take on the classic sandwich flavors and it’s perfect for your next summer cookout or BBQ.

The Best BLT Pasta Salad

Fun fact about me: I could live on BLT sandwiches. I grow heirloom tomatoes in my garden for the express purpose of eating juicy tomato sandwiches and BLTs all summer long. Summer tomatoes are a gift and so is this pasta salad!

It’s got all the flavors that you know and love in a BLT, but it’s the perfect summer side dish for all your BBQs and parties–it’s truly a crowd pleaser. AND THE DRESSING! The creamy bacon dressing made with pepperoncini for a bit of spice and acid is so good.

Juicy tomatoes, salty bacon, and crisp iceberg lettuce add tons of texture to this pasta salad. It’s a really simple recipe, but it’s so flavorful that it might just be my new favorite side dish.

How to Make BLT Pasta Salad

This is such a simple recipe to make, but totally delivers on flavor!

Helpful Cooking Tools

• Sharp Knife
• Cutting Board
• Pasta Pot
• Mixing Bowl
• Small Food Processor

Recipe Ingredients

full list of ingredients, quantities & method in the recipe card at the end of the page.

• dried pasta
• bacon
• tomatoes
• red onion
• pepperoncini
• iceberg lettuce
• mayonnaise
• red wine vinegar
• dried oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder

Step-by-Step Photos & Instructions

1. Cook the pasta. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until the pasta is cool to the touch.
2. Make the dressing. Make the dressing: in a small food processor or blender, combine the mayonnaise, milk, chopped bacon, pepperoncini, pepperoncini juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, and pepper and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt as needed.
3. Toss the pasta salad together. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, red onion, bacon, pepperoncini, and cherry tomatoes. Toss with the dressing and season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour. Right before serving, toss the pasta salad with the chopped iceberg lettuce.

Serving Suggestions

This BLT pasta salad is super versatile and great with so many dishes! It’s just begging to be served at your next backyard BBQ or party! Here are some of my favorite main dishes to serve it with:

• Beer Can Chicken
• Coffee-Rubbed Grilled Tri-Tip
• Classic Grilled Cheeseburgers
• Grilled Beer Brats
• Grilled Steak Sandwiches
• Giant Italian Sandwich
• Flank Steak with Burrata

Storage Instructions

I was shocked at how well this pasta salad held up after a couple of days! Even after being dressed, the lettuce stayed relatively crisp.

Any leftover BLT pasta salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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If you love a BLT sandwich, you’re going to LOVE this BLT Pasta Salad. The crispy bacon, juicy tomato, and fresh lettuce plus a tangy bacon dressing make this recipe a true crowd pleaser! If you do give this recipe a try, I love hearing about it! Leave a comment with a star rating below. Be sure to subscribe to my weekly newsletter and never miss a new recipe! You can also snap a photo & tag @JENNYGOYCOCHEA on Instagram.

More Summer Side Dishes to Try

Gochujang Cucumber Salad
Grilled Lemon Parmesan Asparagus
Boiled Corn on the Cob
Italian Grinder Pasta Salad
Bacon Shells & Cheese

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