BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad loaded with bacon, shredded romaine lettuce and cherry tomatoes. Tossed in a homemade ranch dressing. Perfect as a side dish or main course!
This BLT Pasta Salad is my new favorite recipe! It is creamy and tangy from the homemade ranch dressing with a nice crunch from the bacon and shredded lettuce. This recipe makes an awesome side dish or main course.
How to make BLT Pasta Salad
- To start cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Add the cooled pasta in a large bowl along with the cooked bacon, cherry tomatoes and lettuce. Toss to combine.
- Add in ranch dressing and toss to coat the pasta. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Place in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
How to make Homemade Ranch Dressing
Making your own ranch dressing at home is so easy and it tastes amazing! I love making a batch of this dressing at the beginning of the week and using it throughout on salads and as a dip. To make this ranch dressing simply combine mayo, sour cream, milk, Worcestershire, hot sauce, lemon juice, fresh dill and parsley! This dressing lasts for up to a week the fridge! This recipe makes the perfect amount for the pasta salad. If you want some ranch leftover go ahead and double the recipe!
Pasta Salad Variations
- Chopped Egg
- Avocado
- Red onion or green onion
- Cubed cheese
- Substitute bacon for turkey, ham or diced chicken
What to serve with this Pasta Salad
This pasta salad makes an awesome meal on it’s own. It can also be a great side dish alongside burgers, grilled chicken or grilled salmon.
Here are more pasta recipes to try!
- 20 Minute Pasta Carbonara
- One Pan Mexican Pasta
- 15 Minute Creamy Avocado Pasta
- Instant Pot Spaghetti
- Pasta with Garlic and Oil
BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad loaded with bacon, shredded romaine lettuce and cherry tomatoes. Tossed in a homemade ranch dressing. Perfect as a side dish or main course!
Ingredients
BLT Pasta Salad
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
- chopped fresh parsley for serving, if desired
Homemade Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire
- 1 tsp hot sauce, or more to taste
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
BLT Pasta Salad
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Cook pasta according to package instructions.
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Add the cooled pasta in a large bowl along with the cooked bacon, cherry tomatoes and lettuce. Toss to combine.
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Add in ranch dressing and toss to coat the pasta. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Place in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
Homemade Ranch Dressing
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Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl or mason jar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside until the pasta is ready.