5 from 24 votes
BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad combines cooked bowtie pasta with crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, cubed cheddar cheese, chopped romaine lettuce, and red onion, all coated in a creamy homemade ranch dressing. The salad balances smoky, savory bacon with fresh vegetables and a tangy, herb-infused dressing. It can be served immediately or chilled, making it a versatile side or light meal with a variety of textures and flavors.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings:
12
Servings
Calories:
524 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the pasta:
- 1 pound bowtie pasta
- 8 ounces tomatoes halved, cherry or grape
- 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 parsley dried
- 1 tablespoon chives dried
- 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.
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Notes
- The pasta absorbs dressing over time; consider adding more dressing when serving leftovers.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524
% 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.