Description
Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors in this BLT Pasta Salad, a refreshing take on the beloved sandwich. Packed with crispy bacon, fresh romaine lettuce, and ripe tomatoes, this dish is elevated by a creamy ranch dressing accented with a hint of barbecue sauce. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, this pasta salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds. It’s simple to prepare and can be made ahead of time for added convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ 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 in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped lettuce, diced tomato, and bacon.
- Drizzle ranch dressing and barbecue sauce over the salad. Toss gently to coat.
- Season with black pepper to taste. Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg