Creamy BLT Pasta Salad
A delicious combination of creamy, crunchy, and savory ingredients that brings together the classic flavors of a BLT in a delightful pasta salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1 lb Farfalle pasta
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp Ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 10-12 minutes). Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water.
- Fry the bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, add the thick-cut bacon strips. Cook until crispy and golden (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess grease.
- Assemble the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the salad: Add the cooled pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, quartered cherry tomatoes, and crumbled bacon into the mixing bowl. Gently fold everything together until well-coated.
- Chill and serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to get creative with variations like adding avocado, cheese, or grilled veggies. Patience is key; chilling helps blend flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta salad, creamy salad, BLT salad, side dish, bacon salad