Tasty BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

Put together this Tasty BLT Pasta Salad Recipe for Summer. A quick and easy side dish made with bacon bits and ranch dressing is best.

Tasty BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

A pasty salad is a salad that goes well for summer days, this tasty BLT pasta salad recipe is summer in a bowl. It is a dish you can put together for picnics, or barbecues and braai, or any family gatherings for a meal. A Lunch salad or side dish with meats. It is easy and quick to make as you would only have to cook the pasta and bacon bits on the stovetop. Simple ingredients added to the salad with lettuce or greens of choice. Contains some cheese and sauce recipes to choose from. A tasty version for you to add any left overs or ingredients you prefer. Delicious summer bowl for a meal.

FAQ’s

What goes in a BLT pasta salad?

A BLT pasta salad would contain, the basic ingredients for this side dish. Crispy fried bacon bits, lettuce and tomato. As well as a creamy dressing. Then add any other ingredients to up the salad or if you have leftovers those can be added to. If If summer could be packed into a bowl, it would undoubtedly be pasta salad.

What kind of dressing goes on a BLT salad?

A creamy salad dressing for a BLT salad.

1. mayonnaise
2. Greek yogurt
3. white wine vinegar
4. tomato juice
5. salt and pepper

Should I rinse pasta for cold pasta salad?

Yes, for a cold pasta salad, it is a good idea to rinse it once cooked. To prevent further cooking of the pasta and to prevent it being soft and mushy. But if you are serving a warm pasta dish it’s not needed to rinse it.

How to make pasta extra tasty?

To make pasta extra tasty use some fresh or dried herbs to add flavor to the salad or dish. Parsley or oregano goes well. Add salts and ground black pepper or even lemon pepper. My favorite. Of course the dressings do up the flavors for the salad as well.

Ingredients for Tasty BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

1. bacon
2. salad greens
3. tomatoes
4. chopped purple onion
5. farfalle pasta
6. ranch dressing
7. shredded cheddar cheese
8. Salt and pepper to taste

For all the amounts required and the full step by step instructions for this easy BLT pasta salad recipe in just 4 steps. Get the recipe attached. Download or print the recipe. Also use online with the cook mode for your convenience. 😉

How To make Tasty BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

STEP 1. Cut the bacon into squares and fry until crispy in a frying pan. Place the fried bacon on a paper towel and blot off any excess fat.

STEP 2. Cut the tomatoes into 4-6 pieces. Chop the lettuce leaves with a ceramic knife or tear them.

STEP 3. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Drain the farfalle in a colander and rinse with cold water. Place the pasta in a mixing bowl. Add the onion, tomatoes, lettuce leaves, and cheddar cheese. Toss the salad and chill for an hour. Add the dressing, salt, and pepper before serving.

Serve the salad in a large bowl and enjoy with an extra helping of ranch!

Or dressing alternative.

The dressing is ranch sauce, preferably homemade with Greek yogurt.

If you prefer, you can use traditional mayonnaise, a mixture of sour cream and mustard, or olive oil with balsamic vinegar.

Recommendations

(click the highlighted heading for the recipe)

Click here for Lunch recipes for salad ideas

Pasta salad

Print

This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. Does not effect your purchase cost.

28 Awesome Kitchen Accessories

Here are 28 rather awesome accessories to use in the kitchen! We might not NEED some of these, but they are hard resist!