BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad is a refreshing and delightful take on the classic BLT sandwich, perfect for any occasion from picnics to family dinners. This easy-to-make salad combines al dente farfalle pasta with crispy turkey bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh baby spinach, all tossed in a creamy dressing. It’s not only packed with flavor but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether served as a side dish or a light lunch, this BLT Pasta Salad is sure to please everyone at the table, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot with a pinch of salt. Add farfalle noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Prepare the salad base: In a mixing bowl, combine quartered cherry tomatoes and broken turkey bacon pieces.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together ranch dressing, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and Italian dressing in a small bowl until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Once the pasta has cooled slightly, add it to the bowl with turkey bacon and tomatoes. Mix well with half of the prepared dressing.
- Chill and serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Before serving, gently fold in baby spinach and drizzle with remaining dressing, adjusting seasoning as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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