Description
BLT Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that flawlessly captures the beloved flavors of a classic BLT sandwich. This delightful recipe combines tender farfalle pasta with crispy turkey bacon, fresh Romaine lettuce, and juicy tomatoes, all enveloped in a creamy dressing that ties everything together. Perfect for summer picnics, casual gatherings, or quick weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make salad can be prepared in just 17 minutes. With its versatility as a main course or side dish and options for customization, everyone will enjoy this refreshing twist on a traditional favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked farfalle pasta
- 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1 ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- 4 slices turkey bacon (cooked to crispy, chopped)
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup Ranch dressing
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the farfalle pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, turkey bacon, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, mix ranch dressing, sour cream, mayonnaise, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving or enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg