BLT Pasta Salad
This BLT Pasta Salad is a refreshing twist on the traditional sandwich, perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light side dish. Combining tender farfalle pasta with crispy turkey bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and vibrant baby spinach, this salad is dressed in a creamy ranch dressing that brings all the flavors together. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it can be made ahead of time for an even more flavorful experience. Customize it with your favorite veggies to make it truly your own. Enjoy this delightful and satisfying salad that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz farfalle pasta
- 10 slices turkey bacon
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2/3 cup ranch dressing
- 1 heaping tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Italian dressing
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot and cook the farfalle pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine quartered cherry tomatoes and cooked turkey bacon pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and Italian dressing until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with tomatoes and turkey bacon; mix gently while adding half of the dressing.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- One hour before serving, add baby spinach and remaining dressing; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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