Description
BLT Pasta Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. This delightful dish combines bow tie pasta with crispy bacon, fresh romaine lettuce, and juicy tomatoes, all tossed in a creamy ranch and barbecue dressing. Perfect for backyard BBQs, picnics, or as a quick weeknight meal, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that’s both satisfying and versatile. Customize it with your favorite ingredients like avocado or corn to make it truly your own. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures in every bite of this easy-to-make salad!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups uncooked bow tie pasta
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 4 cooked bacon strips, chopped
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomato, chopped bacon strips, and cooled pasta.
- Drizzle ranch dressing and barbecue sauce over the salad mixture. Gently toss to coat evenly.
- Season with black pepper to taste and serve immediately or let chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg