Best Pasta Bacon Spinach Salad Recipes

Spinach Ranch & Bacon Pasta Salad image

Provided by MountainMama

Time 25m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb pasta, cooked (I use elbows or cellentani)
1 (4 ounce) package bacon bits (NOT fake bac)
1 red pepper, chopped
1 carrot, shredded
1/4 red onion, diced
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup ranch dressing, homemade or prepared

Steps:

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.4, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 505.2, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 10.9

~ Bacon - Spinach - Tomato - Pasta Salad ~ image

Provided by Cassie * @1lovetocook1x

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound(s) bacon, cooked crispy, drained and crumbled
4 cup(s) baby spinach - rinsed, drained or romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 pound(s) penne pasta cooked, drained and chilled
2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup(s) chopped, sweet onion
shredded - cheddar cheese if desired
DRESSING
3/4 cup(s) mayonnaise
1/4 - 1/3 cup(s) thousand island dressing
1/3 cup(s) milk
3/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1 1/2 - 2 teaspoon(s) salad supreme seasoning or to taste
pepper - to taste

Steps:

Mix dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor until thoroughly blended. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Taste and add more seasoning if needed before adding to salad. Place pasta, spinach, tomatoes and onion in a large serving bowl. Mix together. About 15 minutes before serving toss ingredients with the bacon and dressing. Refrigerate leftovers.

Pasta, Bacon & Spinach Salad image

Provided by Sonya01

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

125 g reduced-fat bacon, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6 shallots, chopped
300 g penne pasta, cooked
150 g baby spinach leaves
90 g low fat tasty cheese, grated
1/2 cup ww caesar salad dressing
2 lemons, cut into wedges (optional)