BLT Pasta Salad
Summertime just means all the pasta salad right!? I really don’t think there’s anything better on a hot summer day is a bowl of pasta salad by the pool. It also makes a great addition to your cookout or summer party. This BLT Pasta Salad is FULL of flavor and so simple! You won’t even believe how easy this is and you can make this when you’re short on time!
This time of year means all the pasta salads right!? It’s one of my favorite things! There’s nothing better than a cookout with all the summer foods, including pasta salad. This BLT Pasta Salad will be a crowd pleaser! Not only does it give you all the flavor from the mix of ranch dressing with bacon, lettuce and tomato but it’s a great side dish to go with whatever you’re making!
The best part is that you may already have everything you need to easily throw together this pasta salad! The simple ingredients is what makes this pasta salad and I think this can easily become a spring and summer staple for you!
What you need to make BLT Pasta Salad:
- Pasta
- Tomatoes
- Red Onion
- Bacon
- Avocado
- Romaine Lettuce
- Ranch dressing
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
How to make this pasta salad:
- Start by preparing the pasta. Set aside.
- Chop up tomatoes, red onion, romaine lettuce and bacon.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, bacon, red onion, tomatoes, romaine lettuce and seasonings.
- Pour ranch dressing on top.
- Mix to combine everything.
- Enjoy!
How to store your leftover salad:
This pasta salad gets even better after keeping it in the fridge for a few days! I like to store it in these containers to keep it fresh.
If you want to switch it up, try doing this instead:
- Use your favorite pasta!
- Try it with any ranch dressing you like.
- Add avocado if serving on the day of.
If you like this recipe, you may also enjoy these on One Balanced Life:
- Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad
- Southwestern Pasta Salad
- Healthy Potato Salad
- Healthy Broccoli Salad
- Creamy Fruit Salad
FAQS:
If you don’t include the romaine lettuce and avocado, this pasta salad will last for the week! You will want to eat within a day if you include the avocado, but it can easily be added on at any time you want to enjoy this pasta salad! It will also hold up well if you decide to take it to your outdoor cookout.
Yes! Any pasta salad would work here.
I used a yogurt based ranch dressing here to keep it on the lighter side! You can use any that you like.
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BLT Pasta Salad
This BLT Pasta Salad is perfect for a cookout or simple dinner side! Made with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 cups pasta, cooked
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped bacon
- 1 1/2 cup chopped romaine
- 1/2 cup slivered red onion
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package.
- Chop all veggies and cook bacon.
- Mix all ingredients into a large bowl. Mix to combine.
- Adjust seasonings if needed.
- Store in the fridge!
