BLT PASTA SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING

BLT Pasta Salad with Ranch Dressing image

The same ingredients that compose a great sandwich create a superb salad for six in less than half an hour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
4 slices bacon
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
1 pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, cut in half or 3 roma tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup reduced-calorie ranch dressing
6 leaves romaine or iceberg lettuce

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat about 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces or cut into thirds.
In large bowl, mix pasta, onion and tomatoes; toss gently with dressing to coat. Place lettuce leaf on each of 6 salad plates; divide pasta mixture evenly along plates. Sprinkle each with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g