BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

This BLT pasta salad recipe is fresh, tasty, and perfect for a complete meal or side dish. It’s great for family dinners or potluck celebrations. The fresh vegetables and bacon combine for the perfect texture and crunch. This recipe is so versatile you can make it for one or a crowd.

Pasta salad recipes are very versatile. You can use them for a light lunch, or a quick dinner that doesn’t require a lot of cooking time.

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Making pasta salad is very easy…it’s even easier when you are making this BLT pasta salad that has just a handful of ingredients and comes together very quickly.

If you are new to cooking this is also a great recipe to try. It’s simple and very forgiving, and you can adjust the ingredients to include things you like.

What you’ll need to make BLT pasta salad:

This recipe for BLT pasta salad also uses a homemade dressing so you’ll need a few ingredients for the salad and a few for the dressing. It’s all very simple ad you’ll probably have most of them on hand already.

You will need pasta, any kind you like, romaine lettuce, bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion and the dressing. For the dressing you’ll need ranch, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt/pepper to taste!

That’s it! There’s nothing tricky, right?! You’ll love how much flavor is packed into this simple recipe.

Shopping links for salad recipes: 

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• Pasta Cooking Pot / Strainer
• Pasta Tongs
• Pasta Bowls
• Mixing Bowls

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How to make bacon lettuce and tomato pasta salad:

The only thing simpler than the ingredients is the preparation. The longest bit is just cooking the pasta and preparing the veggies. Everything comes together really quickly an easily after that and once it has a bit to chill you’ll be ready to serve this tasty treat!

Let’s dive in and see how to prepare this easy BLT pasta salad. It’s quick and easy. You can serve it right away or chill it for a little bit after preparing. Don’t make this one too far in advance, the lettuce will start to wilt. If you want to make everything ahead of time just mix it up before you are ready to serve to keep everything looking fresh and appealing.

Cook pasta per package directions, drain, and cool 

Toss pasta with lettuce, tomato, bacon, and onion

In a bowl whisk together ranch, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt & pepper 

Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat 

Serve and enjoy! 

Here are some more pasta salad recipes to try:

If you like making pasta salad recipes you’ll love trying out some of these other tasty options. Try these recipes for your next party or even. There’s nothing crazy on the list but they’re all unique and delicious and perfect for sharing.

• Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
• Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe
• Bow Tie Pasta Salad
• Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
• Ruby Tuesday Pasta Salad Copycat Recipe
• The Best Pasta Salad Recipes To Try
• Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

You can enjoy any of these pasta salads for 4th of July, Memorial Day, and all of your summer parties and gatherings. They’re awesome year round staples in our house but they are especially tasty during the warm summer months when we need light meals that are high on flavor but not too heavy!

Printable BLT Pasta Salad Recipe: