BLT Pasta Salad
Discover a refreshing twist on a classic favorite with this delightful BLT Pasta Salad. Combining the savory goodness of turkey bacon, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and nutritious baby spinach, this dish offers a burst of flavors in every bite. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or quick lunches, it’s both visually appealing and incredibly versatile. With a creamy dressing that ties everything together, this pasta salad is bound to impress your family and friends. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this satisfying dish that can be served as a light meal or a hearty side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 12 oz. farfalle pasta noodles
- 10 slices of turkey bacon (cooked crisp and then broken into pieces)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2/3 cup ranch dressing
- 1 heaping tbsp. mayonnaise (can sub sour cream or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tsp. dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. Italian dressing
Instructions
- Boil farfalle pasta in salted water until al dente; drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine quartered cherry tomatoes and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together ranch dressing, mayonnaise (or substitute), dijon mustard, and Italian dressing.
- Mix cooked pasta into the bowl with tomatoes and turkey bacon; add half the dressing and stir well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Just before serving, fold in baby spinach and add remaining dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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