Our Favorite Recipes: BLT Pasta Salad

This BLT Pasta Salad takes everything you love about a classic BLT – crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes – and tosses it with pasta and a creamy ranch dressing. Add avocado or cheese for even more flavor! It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing side dish that’s perfect for summer BBQs, picnics, and potlucks.

BLT Pasta Salad
Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk, any kind
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix
• 12 strips thick-cut bacon, high quality
• 1 lb. Farfalle pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cups romaine lettuce, washed/chopped/dried
• 1 pint cherry Tomatoes, quartered
• 1/3 cup Red Onions, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon BBQ Sauce

Instructions:

• Add the milk, sour cream, and Ranch seasoning to a large measurement cup and whisk to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use. It will thicken more upon standing.
• As you continue with the following steps, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once a boil is reached, cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Drain once cooked and spread it out on a tray or parchment paper. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, cut the bacon in half and fry in a 12-inch skillet over low heat until crispy on both sides. Set the bacon aside and roughly chop once cooled.
• Transfer the cooled pasta to a large bowl. Add ½ cup of the combined ranch mixture and toss to coat.
• Add the lettuce, tomatoes, onions, ¾ of the chopped bacon, BBQ sauce, and another ½ cup of ranch mixture. Toss to combine. 1 cup of the ranch mixture will remain and can be used if/as needed.
• Transfer to a clean serving bowl and top with remaining bacon. Serve immediately or chill for up to 3 hours prior to serving.

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