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4.65 from 14 votes

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!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
chill4 hours
Total Time4 hours 25 minutes
Course: Pasta Recipes, Salad Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 541kcal
Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

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