BLT Pasta Salad

Our BLT Pasta Salad is such a great side dish for a backyard barbecue. It is a nice spin on the traditional macaroni salad that we usually eat at barbecues. 

Summertime is here, and it's time for super simple meals so that we can all enjoy those long, lazy days of summer, either with our kids or with our friends!

My friends and I have been having a lot of backyard get togethers this summer, and this Easy BLT Pasta Salad Recipe is always a great way to serve lunch without a lot of effort.

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Easy BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

Tow years ago, it was so hot that I even bought a silly little backyard lounge pool for my friends and I to sit in on the really hot summer days...

Yes, it is technically a kiddie pool, but it seats four and it was only $99 on Amazon. It was more of a makeshift jacuzzi - filled from the hose, and well, without any bubbles.

What more could we ask for?

We have beaches all around us - we just want somewhere to sit while we talk crap about our lives and drink sparkling wine.

The beach is about an hour away from us, with traffic, and it is such a huge pain in the butt to go all the way there.

Then we have to spend 30 minutes driving around looking for parking...

Why You will love our BLT Pasta Salad

So backyard gatherings it is, all summer long!

And this delicious Easy BLT Pasta Salad recipe is just perfect for throwing together for a light lunch while we make the most of summer! A bonus?

This Easy BLT Pasta Salad Recipe can be served hot OR cold, so you can serve it warm as soon as you're done preparing it, or let it chill...a chilly pasta salad on a hot summer afternoon is pretty much just perfection!

It is such a great way to cool down, all by itself or alongside a burger, baked beans and corn on the cob...

Oh man, now I am dying to have a BBQ and invite all of my friends over! I guess it is finally time to buy a new grill, huh?

Can you make this Easy BLT Pasta Salad Recipe in advance?

You can definitely make this Easy BLT Pasta Salad recipe in advance, a day or two.

Just keep in mind that you can't add the veggies until right before you serve it, or it will get too mushy from the moisture.

You can NOT freeze this pasta salad recipe, as the mayonnaise will not hold up well once defrosted. 

How to Make This Easy BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

Easy BLT Pasta Salad Recipe Ingredients

• 8 ounces pasta, cooked, drained and rinsed with cold water
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tomato, seeds removed and chopped
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 6 strips of bacon, cooked and cut into small pieces
• ½ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

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Easy BLT Pasta Salad Recipe Directions

Combine the cooked pasta with mayonnaise, chili sauce and sugar. Mix well. Just before serving, add the tomatoes, onions, lettuce, bacon and cheese. Mix well.

Do you have salad bowls and salad serving utensils? I find that a big salad bowl with matching serving bowls makes for such a pretty presentation when you are entertaining. Yet, not many people have these in their cabinets unless they serve salad very often.

When I was a young, I have these memories of wooden salad bowls and matching serving bowls...I don't quite remember who in our family had them, but I recall being so impressed that they all matched! Want a matching salad bowl and serving set? Check out these items that I recently found on Amazon.com! 

What kind of pasta should I use in pasta salad?

I prefer a fun little elbow noodle or cavatili when it comes to pasta salad. They work well and are small enough that the flavor of pasta itself isn't too overwhelming, so that you are able to taste every bite of the delicious ingredients!

Don't forget to refrigerate leftovers! This Easy BLT Pasta Salad Recipe serves six, but you can easily double or even triple the recipe for super simple leftovers for the next day's lunch!

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Are you looking for other fabulous side dishes and desserts to serve up this summer at your backyard gatherings or potlucks? Check out these fun Backyard Barbecue recipes on The Rebel Chick! We are constantly adding new recipes of all sorts, and will be focusing on summertime fare during the summer months, so check back often for new additions, like this recent Kiwi Salad Recipe. Or this Corn and Zucchini Pie recipe, it is also fantastic for serving as a side dish at your next barbecue!