Description
BLT Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer dish that combines the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich into a refreshing salad. Featuring crispy bacon, fresh Romaine lettuce, and juicy tomatoes tossed with farfalle pasta, this vibrant dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or casual meals at home. The creamy dressing binds the ingredients together, creating a delightful taste that will please any crowd. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to serve as either a main or side dish, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked farfalle pasta
- 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1 ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- 4 slices crispy bacon (chopped)
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup Ranch dressing
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the farfalle pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix chopped Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, crispy bacon, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, combine Ranch dressing, sour cream, mayonnaise, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar until well-blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and add cooled pasta; toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg