BLT Pasta Salad is a 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.
Cook pasta according to instructions on the box. Drain, rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2 cups uncooked farfalle pasta
Place salad ingredients in a large bowl.
4 cups chopped or torn Romaine lettuce, 1 ½ cup chopped tomatoes, 4 slices bacon, ½ cup chopped red onion
In a small bowl, stir together dressing ingredients. Pour over salad. Toss gently to coat.
¼ cup Ranch dressing, ¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Refrigerate until ready to serve or serve right away.
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Notes
You can use any bite-size pasta you like. Rotini is a fantastic option!
Feel free to skip the onion, if you are not a fan.
For a mayo-free option, replace mayonnaise with more sour cream or Ranch dressing. Just make sure to make ¾ cup of mixture. You can also use healthier options, like avocado mayo.
Feel free to use more bacon!
I used on-the-vine tomatoes for this salad. Roma is another great option. You can also use cherry tomatoes.
You can use white vinegar but I highly recommend apple cider vinegar in cooking.