Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our BLT Pasta Salad, a delightful fusion of classic BLT and refreshing pasta salad. This innovative dish combines crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and creamy avocado, tossed in a tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard. Feel free to add a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese or feta for an extra burst of flavor. Our BLT Pasta Salad is a perfect side dish for picnics, potlucks, or summer cookouts. For a vegetarian option, simply omit the bacon and add extra avocado or tofu. We also offer a gluten-free variation using gluten-free pasta and bread crumbs. Additionally, discover our collection of pasta salad recipes featuring unique combinations like Greek Pasta Salad, Italian Pasta Salad, and Pesto Pasta Salad. Explore the full article to find these recipes and more, along with tips on making the perfect pasta salad every time. Dive into the culinary adventure and relish the taste of our BLT Pasta Salad and other pasta salad creations!
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BLT 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.
Provided by Kristy Hopkins
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 3h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 711.2 mg, Sugar 4 g
BLT BOW TIE PASTA SALAD
This is one of our favorite cold pasta salad recipes. I first tried it at a family reunion, and it's become one of my husband's favorite dinners. Sometimes, we leave out the chicken and serve it as a side dish instead. -Jennifer Madsen, Rexburg, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, tomato, bacon and pasta. , In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, water, barbecue sauce, vinegar and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN BLT PASTA SALAD
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken breast pieces, noodles, spinach, Romain lettuce, tomatoes and bacon until fully combined.
- In a smaller separate bowl, combine the ranch, barbecue sauce, and a dash of salt and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the dressing to the salad.
- Sprinkle with extra pepper and add avocado as a garnish.
WEIGHT WATCHERS BLT PASTA SALAD
This is a weight watcher recipe, and one of my favorites. My whole family loves this. It is only 3pts for 1 cup! I didn't see it posted anywhere, and thought I would share it. It is so simple and good. Servings are a guestimate, as my family doesn't have to stick to one cup.
Provided by Baby Chevelle
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl mix together shell, bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce.
- In a small bowl mix the sugar, vinegar, mayo, sour cream and mustard, salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour over shell mixture, stir and chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 253, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 2.5
BLT PASTA SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING
The same ingredients that compose a great sandwich create a superb salad for six in less than half an hour.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat about 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces or cut into thirds.
- In large bowl, mix pasta, onion and tomatoes; toss gently with dressing to coat. Place lettuce leaf on each of 6 salad plates; divide pasta mixture evenly along plates. Sprinkle each with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
BLT PASTA SALAD WITH MAYO
This salad really does taste like a BLT sandwich!
Provided by lgmarge
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 6h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Refrigerate when cool.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons lemon juice over the diced avocado.
- Combine mayonnaise, creamy dressing, chile sauce, 1/4 cup lemon juice, chicken bouillon, and sugar. Stir in the cooked macaroni, avocado, tomato, and green onions. Cover tightly and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 6 hours. Mix in lettuce and the reserved bacon just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 888.7 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
BLT PASTA SALAD
This has been in my recipe box forever so I'm not sure where it came from. This is light so a good pick for those hot days when you just don't feel like eating much.
Provided by Laura36
Categories Summer
Time 30m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar and bouillon for the dressing.
- Combine rotini, bacon, tomato, and green onion.
- I recommend waiting until you are ready to serve before mixing in the lettuce.
BEST BLT PASTA SALAD
This is the only pasta salad my husband will eat. The dressing though similar to other BLT salads on the site has one major difference and it really adds a wonderful zip to the salad. When ever I serve this salad several people go home with the recipe.
Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate
Categories Greens
Time 35m
Yield 1 salad, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fry bacon until crisp, place on paper toweling to drain.
- Cook pasta following package directions.
- While pasta is cooking crumble bacon, chop tomatoes, and green onion.
- Drain pasta and run under cold water.
- Add pasta, tomatoes, bacon, and green onion to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Place all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Pour dressing over pasta and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Shred lettuce just before serving. Add it to the salad; giving it one last good stir.
- Refrigerate.
BLT BOW TIE PASTA SALAD
This is summer in a bowl. The flavor of a BLT really comes through, with a bit of BBQ sauce for a kick. It's great any time of year as a main dish or a side. People always ask for the recipe wherever I take this salad.
Provided by Toffiffeezz
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a big serving bowl, combine the pasta, romaine, cherry tomatos and bacon bits.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, vinegar and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately.
- This is also really good with leftover chicken chopped up and mixed inches Prep time does not include the cooking time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.5, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 81.9, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2.1
BLT PASTA SALAD
"I make this easy salad for lots of potlucks and always come home with an empty dish," writes Ellie Marsh from Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Crisp bacon, chopped tomato and fresh greens give a packaged pasta salad mix terrific flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare pasta salad mix according to package directions. Stir in tomato and bacon. Serve over lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BLT SALAD WITH PASTA
"This simple pasta salad is great for gatherings and a favorite of everyone I know! I like to keep the ingredients in separate containers in the fridge. Just toss together for one or more servings whenever needed." -Mary Sigfusson, Mankato, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon to drain., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; place in a large bowl. Add the bacon, tomato and dressing. Toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. , Just before serving, add romaine and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 564mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
BLT BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD
This salad is great any time and for any occasion. It's delicious too! You can half the recipe if need be. Great for game day parties and cook outs.
Provided by Mary Lee
Categories Lettuce Salads
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In large salad bowl add drained bow tie pasta and all ingredients except for lettuce. Mix and toss well. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Add lettuce to salad just before serving ( you can add it sooner but its better to wait just before serving time especially if you are using the shredded lettuce ... you be the judge.)
- 2. Suggestion: You can use 1 cup Miracle whip w/3tbs sour cream in place of the Hidden Valley Ranch dressing. Optional: black olives slices Optional: shredded cheddar cheese garnish (approx 1/3 cup)
BLT PASTA SALAD
Steps:
- Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar and bouillon for the dressing. 2 Combine rotini, bacon, tomato, and green onion. 3 I recommend waiting until you are ready to serve before mixing in the lettuce.
BLT PASTA SALAD RECIPE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by HotDishHomemaker
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water until cool. Set aside. In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise and water. We are adding the water to thin the mayonnaise out slightly so it distributes better amongst the ingredients. Give your Pepper mill a few good turns over the mayonnaise and whisk it in until the dressing is smooth. Place the cooled pasta in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, bacon and mayonnaise mixture. Fold all together using a spatula. Give your pepper mill another few good turns over all the ingredients and stir. Place the pasta salad in a covered container and chill for 30 to 40 minutes prior to serving.
BLT PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by mjohnmeyer
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well. 2. In large bowl, whisk together mayo, lemon juice and sugar until smooth. Stir pasta into mayonnaise mixture. 3. Gently mix in the bacon, tomato, and green onions. Stir in lettuce just before serving. navywifecook.com
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your BLT pasta salad. Choose crisp bacon, ripe tomatoes, and fresh lettuce.
- Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Let the pasta cool before adding the other ingredients: This will help to prevent the pasta from becoming soggy.
- Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will overwhelm the other flavors in the salad. A simple vinaigrette or mayonnaise-based dressing is a good choice.
- Garnish the salad with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, or chives, will add a pop of flavor and color to your salad.
Conclusion:
BLT pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or summer barbecues. It is a great way to use up leftover bacon and tomatoes, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a BLT pasta salad that is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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