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Closeup of a pasta salad with bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes dressed with Ranch
5 from 1 vote

BLT Pasta Salad

This delicious and easy-to-make BLT Pasta Salad is like the perfect BLT Sandwich in a creamy, fresh salad with ranch dressing, juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, and fresh romaine lettuce.
Author Diana
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces (225 g) dried pasta any small shape
  • 1 romaine heart chopped - or 6 cups chopped lettuce
  • 8 ounces (225 g) cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado peeled and diced
  • ½ cup (225 g) crispy bacon chopped, about a half pound of bacon
  • ½ cup (26 g) green onions sliced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) ranch dressing homemade or store-bought

Instructions

  • Cook pasta until al dente in salted water according to the package instructions. Usually this takes 10-12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, crispy bacon, and sliced green onions.
  • Pour the ranch dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well-coated.
  • Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors blend together.

Notes

  • Cooking Pasta for Salad: You want to be sure that the pasta is cooked to your preference. We'll be halting the cooking process with cold water, so if the pasta is undercooked, it will stay that way in the dish. I like my pasta to be cooked just past al dente (with some bite) for this recipe.
  • Swap the Lettuce: Try this salad with baby spinach or your favorite salad greens. I like the crunch of romaine hearts, and iceberg lettuce would make the salad even more crisp.
  • Keep the Salad From Getting Soggy. After you rinse your lettuce, be sure to dry the leaves very well using a salad spinner or paper towels. If your tomatoes are particularly wet, you may want to dry them with paper towels too.
  • Storage: Keep this salad refrigerated in an airtight container until you're ready to serve. It's best to enjoy it the same day that you make it. 

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 530mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1976IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
Find it online: https://littlesunnykitchen.com/blt-pasta-salad/