Corkscrew pasta with a creamy dressing and full of crunchy bacon, lettuce and tomato. The perfect BLT Pasta Salad recipe!A SANDWICH INSPIRED PASTA SALADWhen I saw this recipe for BLT Macaroni Salad, Iknew that I had to make it! This is such a fun take on pasta salad. Its a pasta salad that combines the flavors of a classic BLT with creamy macaroni salad. Its chock-full of crispy bacon, tomatoes, and crunchy green leaf lettuce, plus a tangy dressing. Its a fusion macaroni salad that takes BLTs to a whole new level.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:What other pasta would work in this pasta salad? You can use any shaped pasta you enjoy: macaroni, cavatappi, radiatore, rotini, penne and more! Why is the lettuce losing its crispness and the bacon losing its cruch? Dont add the lettuce and bacon to the pasta salad until just before serving or youll lose the crunchiness. How long do leftovers last? Leftovers can be stored (covered) in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Keep in mind, the lettuce and bacon will turn soft. Can I freeze BLT Pasta Salad? This pasta cannot be frozen. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)cavatappi noodles I shared other types of pasta that you can use in this recipe above in the FAQ section. You want a pasta with some grooves or twists to help hold some of the mayo based dressing.mayonnaisesour cream dont like sour cream? Try using plain Greek yogurt or just use all mayonnaise instead of adding the sour cream.sugar this is optional. It doesnt add sweetness, it just offsets the vinegar flavor a bit. apple cider vinegar you can use regular vinegar, white wine or red wine vinegar.celery salt I suppose you could use celery seed instead of celery salt, I just havent tried it. Id probably start with less and add more to taste.garlic powdersmoked paprika regular paprika can be used instead of smoked if you dont like that additional smoky taste.dried dill you can use fresh dill.green onionsRoma tomatoes I like to use cherry or grape tomatoes for this recipe but feel free to chop up whatever type of tomato you enjoy or have on hand.Romaine lettuce any kind of lettuce can be used. If all you have is iceberg, then use that. bacon this recipe tastes best with fresh cooked bacon, not the microwave stuff.HOW TO MAKE BLT PASTA SALAD:Cook the elbow macaroni in salted waterper the package instructions. Drain well. While pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, celery salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smokedpaprika, dill and pepper, to taste.Chop up the tomatoes, green onions, lettuce and bacon. Add the cooked and drained pasta to the bowl. Stir in green onions and tomatoes.Mix until evenly distributed.Cover with plastic wrap and pop it into the fridge to chill. Just before serving, add the lettuce and bacon. Mix well and serve.Store chilled.CRAVING MORE RECIPES?BLT BitesBLT DipBLT QuesadillaPimento Cheese Macaroni SaladMacaroni SaladCaesar Pasta SaladSpaghetti SaladItalian Chopped SaladSouthern Tomato PieOrzo Pasta SaladCaprese Pasta SaladOriginally published: May 2016, photos updated June 2025 PrintBLT Macaroni SaladCorkscrew pasta with a creamy dressing and full of crunchy bacon, lettuce and tomato. The perfect BLT Macaroni Salad recipe!Course SaladCuisine AmericanPrep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 10 minutes minutesTotal Time 30 minutes minutesServings 12Calories 317kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients16 ounce box elbow or Cavatappi pasta1 cups mayonnaise cup sour cream3 Tablespoons granulated sugar2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar1 teaspoons celery salt1 teaspoons onion powder1 teaspoons garlic powder teaspoon smoked paprika teaspoon dried dillfreshly ground black pepper, to taste5 green onions, thinly sliced4 Roma tomatoes, diced2 cups diced Romaine lettuce, loosely packed pound bacon, cooked and crumbled cooked and crumbledInstructionsCook 16 ounce box elbow or Cavatappi pasta in salted water per the package instructions. Drain well. While pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing.In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, 3/4 cup sour cream, 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon dried dill and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Add the cooked and drained pasta to the bowl. Stir in 5 green onions, thinly sliced and 4 Roma tomatoes, diced. Mix until evenly distributed. Cover with plastic wrap and put it into the fridge to chill. Just before serving, add 2 cups diced Romaine lettuce, loosely packed and 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled. Mix well and serve. Store covered in the refrigerator. VideoNotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.NutritionCalories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 31g | Sodium: 608mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5gRecipe Credit: Melissas Southern Style Kitchen. The original post had a cookbook giveaway. That giveaway has now ended.