Seaside BLT Pasta Salad

Health score
15%
Seaside BLT Pasta Salad
80 min.
6
300kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Seaside BLT Pasta Salad! This refreshing dish combines the classic flavors of a BLT with the lightness of a pasta salad, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, enjoying a picnic by the beach, or simply looking for a satisfying lunch, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine the crispy, savory notes of bacon mingling with the sweet, tender lump crab meat, all enveloped in a creamy dressing that’s brightened by a splash of lemon juice. The addition of fresh green onions and crunchy iceberg lettuce adds a delightful texture, while the juicy tomatoes provide a burst of flavor in every bite. With just 300 calories per serving, this dish is not only delicious but also a guilt-free option for those mindful of their diet.

Ready in just 80 minutes, this pasta salad is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator. Serve it as a side dish, a light lunch, or even as a main course for a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Dive into the taste of the seaside with this scrumptious Seaside BLT Pasta Salad, and let your culinary creativity shine!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup bacon crumbled cooked
  • 0.3 cup spring onion thinly sliced
  • cups lettuce thinly sliced
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 18 oz lump crab meat rinsed drained canned
  • 0.8 cup mayonnaise 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • box ranch & bacon pasta salad mix betty suddenly salad®
  • 1.5 cups tomatoes drained chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together Seasoning mix, mayonnaise, milk and lemon juice. Stir crab meat, green onions and bacon.
  3. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta into salad mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to chill. Just before serving, gently toss with lettuce and tomatoes to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories300kcal
Protein24.57%
Fat70.92%
Carbs4.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.67
Glycemic Load
0.75
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
18.996521913487%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.32mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
1.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:299.95kcal
15%
Fat:23.4g
36%
Saturated Fat:4.03g
25.18%
Carbohydrates:3.35g
1.12%
Net Carbohydrates:2.48g
0.9%
Sugar:2.09g
2.32%
Cholesterol:52.74mg
17.58%
Sodium:977.19mg
42.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.24g
36.48%
Vitamin B12:7.77µg
129.44%
Vitamin K:63.01µg
60.01%
Selenium:34.14µg
48.77%
Copper:0.83mg
41.33%
Zinc:5.39mg
35.9%
Phosphorus:231.14mg
23.11%
Vitamin C:14.45mg
17.52%
Folate:55.36µg
13.84%
Magnesium:50.92mg
12.73%
Vitamin A:522.35IU
10.45%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.14%
Potassium:349.28mg
9.98%
Vitamin B3:1.71mg
8.56%
Vitamin E:1.22mg
8.1%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.38%
Calcium:59.44mg
5.94%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.63%
Iron:0.87mg
4.86%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.82%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.52%
Fiber:0.86g
3.46%