BLT Pasta Salad

BLT Pasta Salad

Salad Pasta Salad Tomato Pasta Salad

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.

Servings per recipe: 10
Calories per serving: 341
Preparation time: 15m
Total cooking time: 3h 25m

Ingredients:


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

Directions:


  • 1   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.
  • 2   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.
  • 3   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.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 15.5g 24%
    Saturated Fat 3.0g  
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 711mg 28%
Potassium 285mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 38.2g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8%
Protein 12.2g 24%
Sugars 4g  
Vitamin A 225IU  
Vitamin C 4mg  
Calcium 24mg  
Iron 2mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 5mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 29mg  
Folate 94mcg