🥓🍅 BLT Pasta Salad (Creamy, Crunchy & Irresistibly Fresh)
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 10 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: 20–30 minutes (optional)
🍽 Servings: 6
🛒 Ingredients
🍝 Salad Base
• 12 oz rotini or macaroni pasta
• 8 slices bacon, cooked crispy & crumbled
• 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup red onion, finely diced (optional)
🥣 Creamy Dressing
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & black pepper to taste
🌿 Optional Add-Ins
• Diced avocado
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Chopped green onions
• Croutons for extra crunch
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook Pasta
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
2️⃣ Prepare Bacon
Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble into small pieces.
3️⃣ Make Dressing
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Assemble Salad
In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, bacon, tomatoes, and onion.
Pour dressing over and toss until evenly coated.
5️⃣ Add Lettuce
Fold in chopped romaine just before serving to keep it crisp and fresh.
6️⃣ Chill & Serve
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes if desired, then serve cold.
💡 Tips
• Add lettuce at the end to prevent sogginess
• Use thick-cut bacon for extra crunch
• Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and summer lunches
• Creamy, smoky, juicy, and packed with texture 🥓✨
