BLT PASTA SALAD
All pasta salads are super versatile, meaning you can add or remove just about anything you’d like. If you don’t eat pork, I have had success subbing the bacon out with turkey bacon in this BLT pasta salad. If you have produce you need to use up, peppers, carrots, celery, and onions all make great additions. The options are endless here! If you’re missing the bread from your favorite BLT sandwich, toss in a handful of croutons!
Just keep in mind that if you are adding any protein to your pasta salad, it will not last as long as if you omit it. Chicken will only last a couple days in the fridge, and bacon only lasts about 3. If you plan on making BLT pasta salad in advance, I would suggest making it within a day prior to the potluck or barbecue you plan to bring it to!
SERVINGS: 8 SERVINGS
BLT PASTA SALAD
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A delicious pasta salad that eats like a meal! Juicy tomatoes, crisp bacon and fresh lettuce in a cool ranch dressing!
INGREDIENTS
- 12 oz pasta cooked and cooled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup ranch dressing homemade ranch is best
- 1 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 avocado diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce
- 10 slices bacon cooked and diced
- fresh parsley for garnish optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Whisk together mayonnaise and ranch dressing.
- In a large bowl assemble the pasta, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, red onion, lettuce and bacon.
- Pour the dressing over and toss to combine.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Calories: 502, Fat: 32g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 628mg, Potassium: 346mg, Carbohydrates: 38g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g, Protein: 13g, Vitamin A: 15.1%, Vitamin C: 8.4%, Calcium: 13.8%, Iron: 8.1%
(Nutriton information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
SERVINGS: 8 SERVINGS
BLT PASTA SALAD
PREP TIME:
COOK TIME:
TOTAL TIME:
A delicious pasta salad that eats like a meal! Juicy tomatoes, crisp bacon and fresh lettuce in a cool ranch dressing!
INGREDIENTS
- 12 oz pasta cooked and cooled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup ranch dressing homemade ranch is best
- 1 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 avocado diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce
- 10 slices bacon cooked and diced
- fresh parsley for garnish optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Whisk together mayonnaise and ranch dressing.
- In a large bowl assemble the pasta, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, red onion, lettuce and bacon.
- Pour the dressing over and toss to combine.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Calories: 502, Fat: 32g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 628mg, Potassium: 346mg, Carbohydrates: 38g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g, Protein: 13g, Vitamin A: 15.1%, Vitamin C: 8.4%, Calcium: 13.8%, Iron: 8.1%
(Nutriton information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)