Pamela Davis
@pa_da25
BLT Pasta Salad Delight
A delicious and refreshing BLT Pasta Salad that combines the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich with pasta, making it a perfect side dish or light meal. This salad features tender shell pasta, crispy bacon, fresh Roma tomatoes, crunchy red onion, and crisp romaine lettuce, all tossed in a creamy ranch dressing.
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:7
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Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time10 min.
- Total time30 min.
- Servings10
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package
- 1 pound
- 4 ripe
- 1 small
- 1 cup
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 head (about 3 cups)
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make BLT Pasta Salad Delight.
Step 1
Start by bringing a generous pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
Step 2
Toss in the medium shell pasta and let it cook until it's perfectly tender, which should take about eight minutes.
Step 3
Once done, drain the pasta and give it a refreshing rinse under cold water to halt the cooking process.
Step 4
While the pasta is cooking, grab a large deep skillet and heat it over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Add the sliced bacon and cook until it turns a delightful golden brown and crispy.
Step 6
Once the bacon is cooked to perfection, remove it from the skillet and let it rest on paper towels to absorb any excess grease.
Step 7
Crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces and set it aside.
Step 8
In a spacious bowl, combine the cooled pasta with three-quarters of the crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, ranch dressing, and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.
Step 9
Toss everything together until each ingredient is beautifully coated.
Step 10
Gently fold in the shredded romaine lettuce for that extra crunch.
Step 11
Just before serving, crown your salad with the remaining crumbled bacon for a delicious finishing touch.
Step 12
Enjoy this delightful pasta salad that’s perfect for gatherings or a refreshing meal any day!.