BLT Pasta Salad with Ranch
A creamy, flavorful twist on the classic BLT sandwich. Made with pasta, crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and a ranch-mayo dressing, it’s perfect for potlucks, cookouts, or an easy make-ahead side. Customize with avocado, turkey bacon, or skip the mayo for a lighter version!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 541kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces small shells pasta, uncooked
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach & arugula
- 1 to mato chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled, plus 1 slice for topping
- 1 cup real mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning dry powder
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Let cool completely.
- Add spinach, tomato, onion and bacon to a mixing bowl and mix well. Add mayonnaise and ranch dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix well to evenly coat and combine. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight so flavors can really mix.
- Stir well before serving topped with remaining crumbled bacon.
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Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 37g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 841mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g