BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad is a crisp and refreshing pasta salad that is loaded with bacon, avocados, tomatoes, lettuce, bow tie pasta noodles, and tossed in ranch dressing.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 704kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounce Farfalle pasta
- 12 ounce bacon, cut into ½ inch pieces
- 10 ounce grape tomatoes, cut in half (about 2 cups)
- 2 Romaine hearts, chopped
- 2 avocados, pitted, sliced or cut into chunks
For the Ranch Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat and cook the pasta according to package instructions for al dente. Drain and rinse with cold warer. Set aside.
- In a large frying pan, add bacon and cook until crispy.
- Remove from the pan and place on a paper plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess grease.
- While the bacon is cooking, make the ranch dressing.
For the Ranch Dressing
- Add mayo, milk and dry ranch seasoning to a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
- In a large bowl, add all ingredients, toss to coat evenly.
- Best served chilled.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and cilantro.
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 704kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 904mg | Potassium: 659mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2912IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg