Description
BLT Pasta Salad is a delightful twist on the traditional BLT sandwich, bringing together crispy bacon, fresh romaine lettuce, and juicy tomatoes with perfectly cooked bow tie pasta. This refreshing salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 20 minutes—but it’s also versatile enough for any occasion, from picnics to potlucks. Tossed in a creamy ranch dressing with a hint of barbecue sauce, every bite bursts with flavor. This crowd-pleaser appeals to both kids and adults alike, making it the perfect dish for summer gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. Plus, you can easily make it ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully before serving.
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 water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomato, chopped bacon, and cooled pasta.
- Drizzle ranch dressing and barbecue sauce over the salad mixture and gently toss using a wooden spoon.
- Season with black pepper and serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg