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BLT Pasta Salad

A delicious homemade blt pasta salad recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Let it cool completely.
  2. Crisp. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Mix. Whisk together mayonnaise, ranch dressing, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Toss. Combine cooled pasta, bacon, cherry tomatoes, and romaine in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss until everything is coated. Serve chilled.

Notes

Rinse the pasta under cold water after cooking. It stops the cooking and cools it fast for a cold salad. Cook the bacon until really crispy. Chewy bacon gets lost in the salad. Add the lettuce right before serving so it stays crunchy.