A creamy BLT pasta salad loaded with bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and ranch dressing. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and easy meals.
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Calories: 611kcal
Equipment
- large pot
- Mixing Bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 13 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 0.5 red onion, diced
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, cubed
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 oz dry ranch dressing mix
- 1.5 cups mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Whisk ranch mix, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Cook pasta, drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool completely.
- Combine pasta, bacon, onion, cheese, avocado, tomatoes, parsley, and lettuce in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Add lettuce just before serving to keep it crisp. Chill dressing for best flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 611kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 10mg