BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

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All the BLT goodness you love, now in pasta salad form! Simple, quick, and a total crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time28

Cook Time11

Total Time39

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon lettuce tomato pasta salad, bacon lettuce tomato pasta salad recipe, bacon ranch pasta salad, blt pasta salad, BLT pasta salad recipe, BLT pasta salad recipes, cold pasta salad, Easy Pasta Salad, potluck salad, potluck side dish

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked short pasta such as rotini or bowtie
1 cup chopped crisp bacon about 12 ounces of bacon
3 cups packed chopped romaine lettuce
1 pint halved cherry or grape tomatoes

Dressing

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix half a 1-ounce packet of ranch seasoning

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook 12 ounces uncooked short pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Once cooled, shake off the excess water and toss it with a little olive oil to prevent it from clumping together.
Add the cooled pasta, 1 cup chopped crisp bacon, 3 cups packed chopped romaine lettuce, and 1 pint halved cherry or grape tomatoes to a large bowl.
Prepare the dressing by whisking ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup milk, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 ½ tablespoons Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix together in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Notes

Storage Instructions:
BLT pasta salad can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. For the best texture, keep the bacon and lettuce separate and mix them in just before serving—they’ll stay nice and crisp that way!

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