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BLT Pasta Salad

This BLT pasta salad recipe is full of veggies, avocado, pasta and crispy bacon, all tossed in a cool and creamy dressing. The perfect easy meal or side dish!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 498 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb rotini or other short pasta
  • 1 lb Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3 cups shredded romaine letuce
  • 2 avocados peeled, pitted and diced
  • 1 1/2 cups ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions.
  2. Drain the pasta and run cold water over the pasta until cool.
  3. Place the pasta in a bowl and toss with dressing. Add the bacon, cherry tomatoes, lettuce and avocado. Stir gently to coat. 
  4. Sprinkle with parsley then serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can use pre-cooked bacon and pre-shredded lettuce if you’re looking to save even more time.
  • I typically use rotini for this recipe, but any short variety of pasta will work – penne or farfalle are two great options.
  • Look for firm but ripe avocados so that they don’t get mushy in the salad when tossed.
  • I typically use a high quality store bought refrigerated ranch dressing or homemade ranch dressing. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 498kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 611mg (25%) Potassium 338mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 215IU (4%) Vitamin C 9.5mg (11%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 498

% Daily Value*

Calories 498kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 611mg 25%
Potassium 338mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 215IU 4%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

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