218 Reviews of BLT Pasta Salad

From: Che~Sara`

On Jul 24, 2005

This was a FANTASTIC salad! I was not sure about the lemon juice, either... but it was delicious! I made it for my husband and I last night and was looking forward to it for lunch today and the lettuce was really soggy so next time I will mix everything but the lettuce, split into two portions... THEN add the lettuce to the amount we are going to eat. Then mix more lettuce in the next day to the other half so it will be fresh!

From: papergoddess

On Jul 17, 2002

This is a fabulous salad! I took it to a pool party, and there wasn't a sniff left. I was afraid the lettuce would wilt when mixed in, so I just layered it on top. I was also a little put off by the amount of Realemon, but I made it exactly as written, and it was wonderful! I'll be making this again on a regular basis. Great take-along dish.

From: Musical Joy

On Sep 9, 2002

Yummy! Made this tonight for supper. Used a little more bacon than it called for (just shy of 1 lb.) and crushed 3 chicken boullion cubes (I didn't have any granulated boullion). Other than that, followed the recipe exactly. Great flavor. Next time I'll only use 2 boullion cubes; made it a little too salty. Oh, this is great w/fresh ground pepper on it!

From: RJ Fountain

On Sep 13, 2003

I tweaked the sauce and gave it just a bit more life with 1/2 the mayo, 1/2 Caesar dressing, Chipotle Tabasco, a few good shots (maybe 1/4 c) of white wine wortershire, and some parmesan cheese. And a few more spices, like dark chili powder and cumin. People flipped over it! Try this is you like it a bit more savory.

From: tleaf1234567

On Jul 4, 2004

Picked this salad for a 4th of July get=together today and got lots of compliments. Thanks! I cooked the whole box of Rotini (16oz)by mistake but it seemed like the right amount and I used it all. Oh, also used a real lemon for the juice.

From: Sherri35

On May 28, 2003

This is delicious. I wondered about the lemon, but it was really good in it. You can taste the lemon, but it gives it a unique taste. I made it for a friend and she wanted the recipe too! Thanks!

From: Kathy228

On Jul 13, 2004

Two weeks later I made it again but this time I substituted cheese tortellini and very well-drained Italian flavored diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can). It was amazingly delicious. This recipe is so flexible. Thanks again

From: lookangelic

On Oct 13, 2006

As most everyone else has said, this was absolutely wonderful. With all the jusice from the tomato and the amount of dressing involved, it actually took nicely to 12 oz of pasta instead of 7. I imagine that 7 would actually be too little for all the sauce this makes. I added extra bacon, and only put lettuce when it was ready to be served so that it wouldn't get soggy. Thanks to all the reviewers for the info ahead of time, and thanks Laura for the great recipe! Delicious!

From: DurangoMom

On Aug 21, 2004

I got rave reviews when I made this! I took it to a family BBQ and everyone loved it! I think next time I will add turkey and make a "club" instead of a "BLT". Thanks for posting!

From: Needles

On Jul 13, 2009

Big hit with my friends this weekend. I used about 2/3 of the recommended mayo, added a little water to melt the bouillon and thin the mayo/lemon sauce too. Added some celery and served it boston lettuce cups. Might try it next time with avocado. Very tasty recipe...thanks!