Best Blt Chicken And Pasta Salad Recipes

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BLT PASTA SALAD



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This dish is everything you love about a BLT sandwich in pasta form! This pasta salad recipe is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and summer parties.

Categories     meat     salad     side dish

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 12-oz. package bacon
1 16-oz. box fusilli or curly pasta
1 c. mayonnaise
3/4 c. whole milk
1 1-oz. packet ranch seasoning mix
Juice of one lemon
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
2 c. thinly sliced romaine lettuce
1/2 c. chopped red onion
1/4 c. chopped fresh herbs, such as dill and/or parsley

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning as needed, until the fat has rendered and the bacon is golden and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. (You may need to cook the bacon in two batches, draining the rendered fat from the skillet between batches.) Let the bacon cool to room temperature, then crumble up into bite-sized pieces.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, ranch seasoning, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Add the pasta, tomatoes, lettuce, onion, herbs and half of the crumbled bacon to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold together to coat. Top with remaining bacon and serve.

BLT CHICKEN SALAD



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Featuring all the fun fixings for a BLT chicken sandwich, this salad is so lovable. I can prep the ingredients ahead of time and just throw it together at the last minute. Barbecue sauce in the dressing gives it unexpected flavor. Even picky eaters love my chicken salads. -Cindy Moore, Mooresville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 to 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups torn salad greens
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Place salad greens in a large bowl. Sprinkle with tomatoes, chicken and bacon; garnish with eggs. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BLT BOW TIE PASTA SALAD



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This is one of our favorite cold pasta salad recipes. I first tried it at a family reunion, and it's become one of my husband's favorite dinners. Sometimes, we leave out the chicken and serve it as a side dish instead. -Jennifer Madsen, Rexburg, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
6 cups torn romaine
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium tomato, diced
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, tomato, bacon and pasta. , In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, water, barbecue sauce, vinegar and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLT PASTA SALAD RECIPE



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This BLT Pasta Salad Recipe is that perfect summertime pasta salad for potlucks and barbecues! The pasta combined with juicy tomatoes, lettuce and bacon is like having a classic BLT sandwich served as a salad.

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 oz uncooked rotini pasta (about 2 cups)
4 cups romaine or iceberg lettuce (rinsed, chopped and spun-dry)
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
8 oz bacon
1/3 cup red onion (finely chopped)
1/4 cup Ranch dressing
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayo
2 garlic cloves (minced)
3 Tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
¼ tsp fine sea salt (or to taste)
⅛ tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain the pasta and rinse under cold water, set aside to cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the dressing and whisk until creamy.
  • In a large salad bowl, add the cooked pasta, chopped romaine, halved tomatoes, cooked bacon, and chopped red onion and toss.
  • Just before serving, add the dressing to taste and gently toss until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 957 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 24 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BLT PASTA SALAD



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An easy pasta salad that makes a tasty addition to any lunchbox. Ideal for kids aged 9 - 12, it also makes up 2 of their 5-a-day

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Categories     Lunch, Snack

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

25g pasta bows
2 cooked crispy bacon rashers , broken into pieces
15g spinach , chopped
6 cherry tomatoes , halved
½ tbsp crème fraîche
¼ tsp wholegrain mustard

Steps:

  • The night before school, cook the pasta following pack instructions and run under cold water to cool quickly. Mix in the bacon, spinach, tomatoes, crème fraîche and mustard, and season with a little salt. Spoon into an airtight container and keep overnight in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

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