BLT Pasta Salad recipe
BLT Pasta Salad Recipe - delicious Summer pasta salad idea! Bacon, lettuce and tomatoes with farfalle pasta and creamy dressing (mayo-free option too!) is like your favorite BLT sandwich toppings in a bowl.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 287 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked farfalle pasta
- 4 cups chopped or torn Romaine lettuce
- 1,5 cup chopped tomatoes
- 4 slices bacon cooked to crispy, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
!for the dressing:
- 1/4 cup Ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to instructions on the box. Drain, rinse with cold water. Set aside.
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Place salad ingredients in a large bowl.
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In a small bowl, stir together dressing ingredients. Pour over salad. Toss gently to coat.
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Refrigerate until ready to serve or serve right away.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Notes: 1) You can use any bite-size pasta you like. Rotini is a fantastic option! 2) Feel free to skip the onion, if you are not a fan. 3) For a mayo-free option, replace mayonnaise with more sour cream or Ranch dressing. Just make sure to make 3/4 cup of mixture. You can also use healthier options, like avocado mayo. 4) Feel free to use more bacon! 5) I used on-the-vine tomatoes for this salad. Roma is another great option. You can also use cherry tomatoes. 6) You can use white vinegar but I highly recommend apple cider vinegar in cooking.
Nutrition Facts
BLT Pasta Salad recipe
Amount Per Serving (1.5 cups)
Calories 287
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 21mg7%
Sodium 363mg16%
Potassium 303mg9%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 2860IU57%
Vitamin C 8.2mg10%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.