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A vibrant BLT pasta salad in a white bowl, featuring rotini pasta, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cubed cheddar cheese, fresh parsley, chopped avocado, and romaine lettuce, all tossed in a creamy ranch dressing.

BLT Salad

This BLT Pasta Salad is a delicious twist on the classic BLT sandwich, combining crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh romaine lettuce, and creamy avocado with tender rotini pasta. The salad is tossed in a rich and tangy homemade ranch dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch seasoning, giving it a creamy, flavorful coating. Cheddar cheese cubes and red onion add extra texture and depth, while fresh parsley provides a bright, herby finish.
Quick and easy to prepare, this salad is perfect for summer cookouts, potlucks, or a satisfying lunch. Serve it fresh and chilled for the best taste!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 554 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot For boiling the rotini pasta.
  • Colander To drain and rinse pasta.
  • large mixing bowl To toss and combine all ingredients.
  • small mixing bowl To prepare the dressing.
  • Whisk or Spoon For mixing the ranch dressing.
  • cutting board For chopping vegetables, bacon and cheese.
  • sharp knife To dice onions, tomatoes, avocado, and parsley.
  • measuring cups and spoons To accurately measure ingredients.
  • Tongs or Salad Spoons For tossing and serving the salad.
  • Skillet If cooking fresh bacon instead of using pre-cooked.
  • Grater If shredding cheese instead of using cubed cheddar.
  • Airtight Container For storing leftovers or prepping ahead.

Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • 2 Tablespoons Ranch Seasoning or 1oz packet
  • 1½ Cups Mayonnaise
  • 8 Ounces Sour Cream

Salad

  • 16 Ounces Rotini Pasta cooked, drained and cooled
  • ½ Red Onion, diced
  • 4 Ounces Cheddar Cheese, cubed
  • 4 Cups Romaine Lettuce, chopped
  • 1-2 Avocados, chopped
  • 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 1 Pound Cooked Bacon, chopped

Instructions
 

Dressing

  • Mix mayo, sour cream, and Ranch thoroughly and set aside.

Salad

  • Add lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, cheese, avocados, onion and parsley to a large salad bowl and toss.
  • Add pasta and toss again.
  • Add desired amount of dressing and toss to combine.

Notes

The nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Calories: 554kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 21gFat: 46gFiber: 3g
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