Description
This Ranch BLT Pasta Salad is a delightful twist on the classic BLT sandwich, combining pasta with the flavors of bacon, lettuce, and tomato in a creamy ranch dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz rotini or bowtie pasta
Salad:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1½ cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced red onion (optional)
Dressing:
- ¾ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta until al dente, drain, rinse, and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, lettuce, bacon, cheese, and onion.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together ranch dressing and mayonnaise, then toss with the salad.
- Season and Chill: Season with salt and pepper, chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack for a spicy kick.
- Toss in the lettuce just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
