Weight Watchers Blt Pasta Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this flavorful Weight Watchers BLT Pasta Salad—a refreshing twist on the classic sandwich that’s both light and satisfying! This recipe combines tender whole wheat rotini pasta, crispy center-cut bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and shredded romaine lettuce, all brought together with a creamy dressing made from light mayonnaise, nonfat Greek yogurt, and a hint of zesty lemon juice. Perfect for meal prep or serving at gatherings, this salad is a guilt-free delight packed with texture and vibrant flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy, wholesome option that’s sure to please while keeping Weight Watchers points in mind.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Whole wheat rotini pasta
- 6 slices Center-cut bacon
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce, shredded
- 0.25 cup Light mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
Cook the whole wheat rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool.
While the pasta cooks, cook the center-cut bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease, then crumble or chop into small pieces.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together light mayonnaise, nonfat plain Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, shredded romaine lettuce, and green onions.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Add the crumbled bacon just before serving to maintain crispiness and gently toss again.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours to allow flavors to meld. If refrigerating, wait to add the lettuce and bacon until just before serving to maintain freshness and crunchiness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.0 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 2211 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.4 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.9 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 70.7 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 3378 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
