BLT Ranch Pasta Salad: Discover Your Summer Delight!
A refreshing and delicious pasta salad combining the classic flavors of a BLT with a creamy ranch dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and chopped romaine lettuce.
- Add the ranch dressing and mix until everything is well coated.
- Stir in the green onions and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumbers or bell peppers for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of ranch dressing to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg