4.6 from 81 votes
BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad is my favorite potluck side dish! It's super easy to make and has a delicious marriage of classic flavors you can't beat!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 458 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Cellentani pasta (or other short pasta)
- 9 trips center cut bacon
- 1 cup homemade ranch dressing
- 4 roma tomatoes seeds, removed & diced
- 2 cups romaine lettuce cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled. Set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, place bacon in unheated skillet. Then cook until crispy over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning frequently. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool enough to handle, rough chop the bacon.
- To a large mixing bowl, add the pasta and ranch dressing. Stir until pasta is coated.
- Add most of the tomatoes, lettuce, and most of the bacon to the pasta. Gently stir to combine and coat all the ingredients.
- Garnish the top of the pasta salad with reserved tomatoes, bacon, and chives. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- If you're making this salad ahead of time to serve later in the day, prep all the ingredients beforehand and store in the fridge. Then mix together just before serving. This prevents the lettuce from wilting and will keep the salad tasting fresh.
Nutrition Information
Calories
458kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
714mg
(30%)
Potassium
370mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1770IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
6.8mg
(8%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 714mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1770IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.