BLT Pasta Salad
Experience a delicious twist on your favorite sandwich with our refreshing BLT Pasta Salad. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or casual family dinners, this dish combines the crispy goodness of turkey bacon with vibrant cherry tomatoes and fresh baby spinach. Tossed in a zesty ranch and Dijon dressing, it’s not just flavorful but also a healthy option everyone will enjoy. With minimal prep time and the ability to make it ahead, this pasta salad is designed to impress without the hassle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz farfalle pasta
- 10 slices turkey bacon (cooked)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2/3 cup ranch dressing
- 1 heaping tbsp mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Italian dressing
Instructions
- Boil the farfalle pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine quartered cherry tomatoes and cooked turkey bacon pieces.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and Italian dressing until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta to the tomato and bacon mixture. Pour in half of the dressing and stir well. Chill for at least one hour.
- Before serving, mix in baby spinach and remaining dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://recipesbypenelope.com/blt-pasta-salad/