🍝 BLT Pasta Salad

This **BLT Pasta Salad** is a creamy, crunchy, and refreshing twist on the classic sandwich β€” packed with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and tender pasta in a zesty ranch dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for picnics, BBQs, or a quick lunch!

Prep Time: 20 min | Chill Time: 1 hr | Total Time: 1 hr 20 min

Servings: 6–8

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta: Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Let cool completely.
  2. Prep ingredients: Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble. Halve tomatoes, dice onion, shred lettuce and cheese.
  3. Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ranch, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Combine: In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, onion, and cheese.
  5. Add dressing: Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  6. Chill: Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors blend.
  7. Serve cold: Toss again before serving. Great with grilled chicken or as a standalone side!

Tip: Add avocado just before serving for extra creaminess. For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayo!

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