BLT Pasta Salad
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of our BLT Pasta Salad, a delightful twist on the classic sandwich. This vibrant dish combines tender farfalle pasta with crispy turkey bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh baby spinach, all brought together with a creamy ranch dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a quick weeknight side, this pasta salad is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile. You can enjoy it as a light main course by adding grilled chicken or keep it simple as a flavorful side dish. With its bright colors and delicious taste, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz. farfalle pasta noodles
- 10 slices cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2/3 cup ranch dressing
- 1 heaping tbsp. mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. Italian dressing
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and cool.
- Combine the quartered tomatoes and turkey bacon in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together ranch dressing, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and Italian dressing until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta to the tomato-turkey bacon mixture; stir gently to combine.
- Mix in half of the dressing; chill for at least one hour.
- Before serving, fold in baby spinach and add remaining dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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