BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad combines bacon, lettuce, and tomato with pasta and ranch dressing, making it a refreshing dish for warm days.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 box (16 ounces) rotini pasta
- 1 cup (232) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups (298 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 head romaine lettuce, finely shredded (about 3 cups)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and rinse and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ranch seasoning mix, milk, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, green onions, and crumbled bacon.
- Pour the dressing over the top and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Just before serving, gently fold in the shredded romaine lettuce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion