Description
BLT Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful twist on the classic BLT sandwich, making it an ideal dish for summer picnics, barbecues, or casual family dinners. This easy-to-make salad features tender farfalle pasta tossed with crispy turkey bacon, crisp Romaine lettuce, and juicy tomatoes, all enveloped in a creamy dressing that brings the flavors together beautifully. In just 17 minutes, you can prepare this vibrant dish thatโs not only satisfying but also fully customizable to your taste. Perfect as a side or light main course, the BLT Pasta Salad is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked farfalle pasta
- 4 cups chopped or torn Romaine lettuce
- 1 ยฝ cup chopped tomatoes
- 4 slices cooked Turkey Bacon (chopped)
- ยฝ cup chopped red onion
- ยผ cup Ranch dressing
- ยผ cup sour cream
- ยผ cup mayonnaise
- ยผ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook 2 cups of farfalle pasta according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce, 1 ยฝ cup chopped tomatoes, 4 slices of cooked and chopped turkey bacon, and ยฝ cup chopped red onion.
- In a small bowl, mix together ยผ cup Ranch dressing, ยผ cup sour cream, ยผ cup mayonnaise, ยผ tsp ground black pepper, and 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 272
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 563mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, replace some mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Chill the salad before serving to allow flavors to meld together. Customize by adding extras like avocado or cheese based on your preferences.