BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic sandwich, transforming beloved flavors into a delightful pasta dish. This vibrant salad features tender farfalle pasta, crispy turkey bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh baby spinach, all tossed together in a creamy ranch dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a side at family gatherings, this easy-to-make salad is sure to be a hit with everyone. With its colorful presentation and delicious taste, it’s a crowd-pleaser that also allows for plenty of customization based on your favorite ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz farfalle pasta noodles
- 10 slices turkey bacon (cooked crisp and broken into pieces)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2/3 cup ranch dressing
- 1 heaping tbsp mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the farfalle pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine quartered cherry tomatoes and cooked turkey bacon pieces.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, mayonnaise (or yogurt), Dijon mustard, and Italian dressing until well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the mixing bowl with tomatoes and turkey bacon. Gently stir in half of the dressing mixture and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Just before serving, fold in baby spinach and add remaining dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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