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BLT PASTA SALAD

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This is an easy but flavorful pasta salad that I'm always asked to bring to potlucks. With chunks of onion, tomato, and bacon, smothered in Ranch dressing, it is full of flavor! This salad tastes best if made several hours ahead of time.

Provided by Kristy Hopkins

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package medium seashell pasta
1 pound sliced bacon
1 ½ cups light Ranch-style salad dressing
1 small onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool.
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crisp. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
In a large bowl, stir together the Ranch dressing, onion, and tomatoes. Mix in the cooled pasta. The pasta will absorb some of the dressing, so don't worry if it seems like too much. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Crumble bacon over the top just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 711.2 mg, Sugar 4 g

BLT PASTA SALAD RECIPE

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This BLT Pasta Salad Recipe is that perfect summertime pasta salad for potlucks and barbecues! The pasta combined with juicy tomatoes, lettuce and bacon is like having a classic BLT sandwich served as a salad.

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories Easy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 oz uncooked rotini pasta (about 2 cups)
4 cups romaine or iceberg lettuce (rinsed, chopped and spun-dry)
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
8 oz bacon
1/3 cup red onion (finely chopped)
1/4 cup Ranch dressing
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayo
2 garlic cloves (minced)
3 Tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
¼ tsp fine sea salt (or to taste)
⅛ tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain the pasta and rinse under cold water, set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the dressing and whisk until creamy.
In a large salad bowl, add the cooked pasta, chopped romaine, halved tomatoes, cooked bacon, and chopped red onion and toss.
Just before serving, add the dressing to taste and gently toss until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 957 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 24 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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