Description
BLT Pasta Salad is a delightful twist on the classic sandwich, combining crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes with tender pasta all tossed in a creamy Ranch dressing. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or casual dinners, offering a burst of flavors and textures that everyone will love. Customize it with optional ingredients like avocado or cheese to suit your palate. With its quick preparation and crowd-pleasing appeal, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1 lb. Farfalle pasta
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together milk, sour cream, and Ranch seasoning in a large measurement cup. Refrigerate until needed.
- Cook Farfalle pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain and cool on a tray with olive oil.
- Fry chopped bacon in a skillet until crispy and set aside on paper towels to drain.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with half of the ranch dressing.
- Add romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, three-quarters of the bacon, BBQ sauce, and remaining ranch dressing; toss well.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg