Description
BLT Pasta Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic BLT sandwich, combining crispy bacon, vibrant lettuce, and juicy tomatoes with tender pasta and creamy Ranch dressing. This dish is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a satisfying side. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a salad that serves 10 people, making it an ideal choice for entertaining. With the option to customize by adding ingredients like avocado and cheese, this versatile salad will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix
- 12 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1 lb. Farfalle pasta
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup red onions
Instructions
- Prepare the ranch dressing by whisking together milk, sour cream, and Ranch seasoning in a large measuring cup. Refrigerate until needed.
- Cook Farfalle pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool with olive oil.
- Fry bacon in a skillet over low heat until crispy; drain on paper towels and chop.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with half of the ranch dressing.
- Mix in lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, three-quarters of the bacon, BBQ sauce, and remaining ranch dressing.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to three hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg