BLT Pasta Salad

This BLT Pasta Salad is a creamy, crave-worthy twist on the classic sandwich—packed with crispy bacon, fresh veggies, and tossed in a ranch-mayo dressing. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or easy weeknight dinners!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword blt pasta salad, pasta salad, summer side dish

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 1

Servings

Calories 378kcal

Author Jesseca

Ingredients

1 (16oz) package pasta
1.5 cup ranch dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 cups tomatoes diced
3 green onions chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 head romaine lettuce shredded (about 3 cups)
1/2 pound sliced bacon

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool completely. You can run it under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down faster.
In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup of ranch dressing, ½ cup mayonnaise, and ½ teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
Add the chopped tomatoes, green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, and romaine lettuce to the bowl. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated in the dressing mixture.
Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This helps the flavors come together and gives the pasta time to soak in the dressing.
Just before serving, stir in the cooked, crumbled bacon and drizzle with the remaining ½ cup of ranch dressing. Toss gently and serve cold.

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