BLT Pasta Salad
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Discover the perfect balance of flavors with BLT pasta salad. This dish combines the classic taste of a BLT sandwich with the heartiness of pasta for a delicious and satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
For the pasta:
- 1 pound bowtie pasta
- 8 ounces Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese cubed
- 2 cups romaine lettuce roughly chopped
- 1 red onion diced
- 1 pound Bacon cooked and crumbled
For the ranch dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup milk use 1/2 cup for a thicker consistency
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy. Drain off grease and crumble.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is cooled.
- While the pasta is cooking, halve the tomatoes, cube the cheese, chop the lettuce, and dice the onion.
- In a blender, prepare the dressing by combining the mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder, parsley, chives, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the pasta and dressing together until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. Add the tomatoes, cheese cubes, lettuce, red onion, and crumbled bacon. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- The noodles will soak up much of the sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
524kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
894mg
(37%)
Potassium
287mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1063IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
179mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 524kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 894mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1063IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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