Best Blt Salad With Pasta Recipes

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BLT PASTA SALAD



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Yep all the ingredients are here--bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a few more goodies like a creamy dressing and noodles. Make this bowtie pasta salad recipe for your next picnic or potluck to win the "best side dish" award.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounce bowtie pasta (farfalle)
1 romaine heart, thinly sliced
1 1 pound package bacon, crisp cooked and coarsely crumbled
2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
0.75 cup ranch salad dressing
0.5 cup mayonnaise
0.25 cup sour cream
2 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • In a large bowl toss together the cooked pasta, lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, and onion.
  • In a small bowl whisk together ranch dressing, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing mixture over pasta mixture and toss to combine.

BLT SALAD WITH PASTA



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"This simple pasta salad is great for gatherings and a favorite of everyone I know! I like to keep the ingredients in separate containers in the fridge. Just toss together for one or more servings whenever needed." -Mary Sigfusson, Mankato, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 package (1 pound) sliced bacon, chopped
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
3 cups torn romaine

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon to drain., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; place in a large bowl. Add the bacon, tomato and dressing. Toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. , Just before serving, add romaine and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 564mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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 PASTA SALAD



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This has been in my recipe box forever so I'm not sure where it came from. This is light so a good pick for those hot days when you just don't feel like eating much.

Provided by Laura36

Categories     Summer

Time 30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing
1/4 cup lemon juice concentrate
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons chicken flavor instant bouillon
1 (7 ounce) package rotini pasta or 1 (7 ounce) package other pastas, cooked and drained
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
4 cups lettuce, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar and bouillon for the dressing.
  • Combine rotini, bacon, tomato, and green onion.
  • I recommend waiting until you are ready to serve before mixing in the lettuce.

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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This is an easy but flavorful pasta salad that I'm always asked to bring to potlucks. With chunks of onion, tomato, and bacon, smothered in Ranch dressing, it is full of flavor! This salad tastes best if made several hours ahead of time.

Provided by Kristy Hopkins

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package medium seashell pasta
1 pound sliced bacon
1 ½ cups light Ranch-style salad dressing
1 small onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crisp. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the Ranch dressing, onion, and tomatoes. Mix in the cooled pasta. The pasta will absorb some of the dressing, so don't worry if it seems like too much. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Crumble bacon over the top just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 711.2 mg, Sugar 4 g

BLT PASTA SALAD WITH MAYO



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This salad really does taste like a BLT sandwich!

Provided by lgmarge

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 6h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 pound bacon, diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 large avocado, diced
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
⅓ cup tomato-based chile sauce
¼ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 large tomato - cored, seeded, and diced
½ cup sliced green onion tops
6 cups shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Refrigerate when cool.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons lemon juice over the diced avocado.
  • Combine mayonnaise, creamy dressing, chile sauce, 1/4 cup lemon juice, chicken bouillon, and sugar. Stir in the cooked macaroni, avocado, tomato, and green onions. Cover tightly and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 6 hours. Mix in lettuce and the reserved bacon just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 888.7 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

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