BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad combines cooked bow tie pasta with chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomato, and crispy bacon. Tossed in a mixture of ranch dressing and barbecue sauce with black pepper, it balances creamy, smoky, and fresh flavors. This salad offers a twist on the classic BLT sandwich in a hearty, chilled pasta dish.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups bow tie pasta uncooked
- 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 tomato medium size, diced
- 4 Bacon cooked, strips, chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 Tablespoon barbecue sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Then rinse pasta under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, tomato, bacon and pasta.
- Drizzle the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce over the top. Gently toss to coat evenly. Season with pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy!