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BLT Pasta Salad

This BLT pasta salad recipe is the perfect summer meal! It's easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for a potluck or picnic.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 1 cup each
Calories: 466 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Bacon $2.30
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise $0.92
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing $0.30
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice $0.12
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper $0.02
  • 12 oz. bowtie pasta* $1.25
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes $1.89
  • 1/4 red onion $0.11
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (packed) $0.46

Instructions

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  1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until brown and crispy. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool. Once cooled, chop or crumble the bacon into smaller pieces.
  2. While the bacon is cooking, prepare the dressing. Stir together the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook until tender (7-8 minutes). Drain the pasta in a colander, rinse it briefly with cool water to cool it down, then let it drain very well.
  4. While the pasta is cooking and draining, prepare the vegetables. Slice the grape tomatoes in half, finely dice the red onion, and roughly chop the spinach.
  5. Once the pasta is cooled and drained, add it to a large bowl along with the spinach, tomatoes, onions, and dressing. Stir everything together until evenly combined and coated in dressing. Let the pasta sit for 10-15 minutes for the flavors to blend, then stir once more and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 466kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 31g (48%) Sodium 546mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 81 cup each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 466

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 466kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 31g 48%
Sodium 546mg 23%
Fiber 2g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.