Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with this creamy BLT Pasta Salad, perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners. This dish harmoniously blends crispy bacon, fresh romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and farfalle pasta, all coated in a rich Ranch dressing. With its customizable options like creamy avocado and savory cheese, you can tailor this salad to suit your taste preferences. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleaser serves up to 10 people, making it the ideal addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. Farfalle pasta
- 12 strips thick-cut bacon
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix
- Optional: Avocado or cheese for customization
Instructions
- Prepare the Ranch Dressing: In a large measurement cup, whisk together milk, sour cream, and Ranch seasoning until well combined. Refrigerate.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook Farfalle pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil; let cool.
- Cook the Bacon: Cut bacon strips in half and fry in a skillet over low heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and chop into pieces.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with half of the Ranch dressing. Add lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, most of the bacon pieces, BBQ sauce, and remaining dressing; toss to combine.
- Serve or Chill: Transfer to a serving bowl, top with remaining bacon, and serve immediately or chill for up to three hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg