Creamy BLT Pasta Salad
Enjoy this refreshing Creamy BLT Pasta Salad with homemade ranch dressing—perfect for summer gatherings! Try it now!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup buttermilk (or whole milk for lighter version)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried chives
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 8 slices turkey bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crispy (6-8 minutes). Drain on paper towels and chop.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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