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BLT Pasta Salad

Indulge in the creamy and refreshing flavors of this BLT Pasta Salad, a delightful dish perfect for summer gatherings!

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword BLT pasta salad, BLT pasta salad recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 547 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 12 ounces farfalle pasta aka bowtie, one 12-ounce box
  • 1 head romaine lettuce thinly sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 10 strips bacon 6 ounces raw, cooked and chopped
  • 1/2 red onion diced small
  • 1 avocado large ripe , diced (optional but recommended)

For the Ranch Dressing:

  • 1 cup light mayonnaise (I like Hellman's light and Aldi's Burman's brands)
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives .75 oz box
  • 1/2 jalapeno seeded and diced small
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Once cooked, strain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bacon & red onion. Add the cooled cooked pasta.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, cilantro, parsley, chives, jalapeno, garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  4. Add dressing to the pasta salad and toss to coat.
  5. Right before serving, mix in the diced avocado.

Recipe Notes

  • Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator. Recipe makes 6 generous servings.

  • Regular bacon, beef bacon or turkey bacon will work perfectly here.
  • I recommend using my air fryer bacon. If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake the bacon: I like to place the bacon on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes. Then, let cool & transfer to a paper towel to soak up any excess oil. Break into pieces and add to the salad.
Nutrition Facts
BLT Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 547 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 772mg34%
Potassium 859mg25%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 9996IU200%
Vitamin C 35mg42%
Calcium 76mg8%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.