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BLT Pasta Salad

BLT Pasta Salad is a delicious cold side dish recipe made with bowtie pasta and loaded with chopped bacon, grape tomatoes, red onions and shredded cheese.

BLT Pasta Salad is a delicious cold side dish recipe made with bowtie pasta and loaded with chopped bacon, grape tomatoes, red onions and shredded cheese.



BLT Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for potluck parties.

BLT Pasta Salad is a delicious cold side dish recipe made with bowtie pasta and loaded with chopped bacon, grape tomatoes, red onions and shredded cheese.

This pasta salad is tossed in a mixture of mayo and ranch dressing.

BLT Pasta Salad is a delicious cold side dish recipe made with bowtie pasta and loaded with chopped bacon, grape tomatoes, red onions and shredded cheese.

This pasta salad recipe takes about twenty-five minutes from start to finish and serves eight people.

BLT Pasta Salad is a delicious cold side dish recipe made with bowtie pasta and loaded with chopped bacon, grape tomatoes, red onions and shredded cheese.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

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To make this BLT pasta salad, I started by cooking some bowtie pasta according to the directions on the pasta.

Then I drained the pasta and rinsed it well with cold water to cool it down.

cooked bowtie pasta in a colander

While the pasta was cooking I chopped up some bacon.

raw chopped bacon on a cutting board

Then I added the bacon to a non stick skillet over medium heat.

raw chopped bacon pieces in skillet

I left the bacon to cook, stirring occasionally, until it was nicely browned.

chopped bacon pieces cooking in a skillet

Then I used a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked bacon pieces to a paper towel lined plate.

cooked bacon pieces on a paper towel lined plate

I transferred the cooled down pasta to a large mixing bowl.

cooked bowtie pasta noodles in a mixing bowl

Then I halved some grape tomatoes and chopped some red onions and romaine lettuce.

halved grape tomatoes, chopped romaine lettuce and diced red onions on a cutting board

I added the grape tomatoes, red onions and romaine lettuce to the mixing bowl.

I also added the cooked bacon pieces and some shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

cooked bacon pieces, chopped romaine, diced red onions, grape tomatoes and shredded cheese in a mixing bowl

I stirred all of the ingredients together well.

bowtie pasta mixed with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and cheese

Then I added some mayo and ranch dressing to the bowl.

mayo and ranch dressing on top of pasta and chopped veggies in a mixing bowl

I stirred until all of the ingredients were coated in the dressing.

BLT pasta salad being stirred in a mixing bowl

Then the bacon and tomato pasta salad was ready to serve.

BLT Pasta Salad is a delicious cold side dish recipe made with bowtie pasta and loaded with chopped bacon, grape tomatoes, red onions and shredded cheese.

This pasta salad can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator.

BLT Pasta Salad is a delicious cold side dish recipe made with bowtie pasta and loaded with chopped bacon, grape tomatoes, red onions and shredded cheese.

 

This creamy pasta salad with bacon is sure to be a family favourite.

BLT Pasta Salad is a delicious cold side dish recipe made with bowtie pasta and loaded with chopped bacon, grape tomatoes, red onions and shredded cheese.

It has all the flavours of the classic sandwich.

If you are looking for a simple and delicious pasta salad recipe, then you need to try this BLT Pasta Salad!

BLT Pasta Salad is a delicious cold side dish recipe made with bowtie pasta and loaded with chopped bacon, grape tomatoes, red onions and shredded cheese.

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This BLT Pasta Salad:

  • 12 oz bowtie pasta noodles
  • 10 slices bacon
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup diced red onions
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
  • 3/4 cup mayo
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing

How to Make BLT Pasta Salad:

  1. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
  2. Drain and rinse well with cold water to cool down.
  3. While the pasta is cooking, chop the bacon up and add the pieces to a non stick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Leave the bacon to cook, stirring occasionally, until it is nicely browned.
  5. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
  6. Transfer the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl.
  7. Add the halved grape tomatoes, diced red onions and chopped lettuce to the bowl.
  8. Add the cooked bacon and shredded cheese to the bowl.
  9. Stir all of the ingredients together.
  10. Add the mayo and ranch dressing to the bowl.
  11. Stir until all of the ingredients are coated in the dressing.
  12. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator.
  13. Enjoy!
Yield: 8 servings

BLT Pasta Salad

BLT Pasta Salad is a delicious cold side dish recipe made with bowtie pasta and loaded with chopped bacon, grape tomatoes, red onions and shredded cheese.

BLT Pasta Salad is a delicious cold side dish recipe made with bowtie pasta and loaded with chopped bacon, grape tomatoes, red onions and shredded cheese.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 oz bowtie pasta noodles
  • 10 slices bacon
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup diced red onions
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
  • 3/4 cup mayo
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
  2. Drain and rinse well with cold water to cool down.
  3. While the pasta is cooking, chop the bacon up and add the pieces to a non stick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Leave the bacon to cook, stirring occasionally, until it is nicely browned.
  5. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
  6. Transfer the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl.
  7. Add the halved grape tomatoes, diced red onions and chopped lettuce to the bowl.
  8. Add the cooked bacon and shredded cheese to the bowl.
  9. Stir all of the ingredients together.
  10. Add the mayo and ranch dressing to the bowl.
  11. Stir until all of the ingredients are coated in the dressing.
  12. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator.
  13. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 401Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 608mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 12g

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