Creamy BLT Pasta Salad
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Creamy BLT Pasta Salad, a perfect dish for summer gatherings, picnics, or casual weeknight dinners. This refreshing salad features rotini pasta tossed with crispy turkey bacon, vibrant cherry tomatoes, crunchy romaine lettuce, and a rich homemade ranch dressing. It’s quick to prepare, customizable with your favorite veggies, and can be made ahead for meal prep. With its colorful presentation and satisfying taste, this pasta salad is sure to impress both family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup buttermilk (or whole milk)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried chives
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until crispy (about 6-8 minutes). Drain on a paper towel and chop.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, herbs, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Combine cooled pasta with chopped turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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