BLT Ranch Pasta Salad: Discover a Fresh Flavor Twist!
A delicious and refreshing pasta salad that combines the classic flavors of a BLT with a creamy ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, and chopped romaine lettuce.
- Add the ranch dressing and mix until everything is well coated.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 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 based on your preference for creaminess.
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: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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