Description
A vibrant dish that blends the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich with hearty pasta, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and let cool completely.
- Combine the cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, chopped romaine lettuce, and shredded cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Dress the salad with ranch dressing and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate to let the flavors meld.
Notes
For added crunch, consider including diced bell peppers or celery. You can also substitute with turkey bacon for a lighter version. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: BLT pasta salad, summer salad, easy pasta recipes