Description
BLT Pasta Salad is a delightful fusion of classic sandwich flavors and hearty farfalle pasta, making it an ideal dish for summer gatherings. This vibrant salad features crispy bacon, fresh Romaine lettuce, and ripe tomatoes, all enveloped in a creamy dressing that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe takes just 17 minutes to prepare, allowing you to whip up a crowd-pleaser with minimal effort. Customize it with your favorite ingredients or enjoy it as is; either way, it’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked farfalle pasta
- 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1 ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- ¼ cup Ranch dressing
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and crispy bacon.
- Add cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Ranch dressing, sour cream, mayonnaise, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least an hour for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg