Description
This BLT Pasta Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic sandwich, perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or simple weeknight meals. Combining al dente farfalle pasta with crispy turkey bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach, this dish bursts with flavor in every bite. The creamy ranch dressing ties it all together, making it not just a salad but a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins, this pasta salad is sure to become a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz. farfalle pasta
- 10 slices turkey bacon
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2/3 cup ranch dressing
- 1 heaping tbsp. mayonnaise (or sour cream/Yogurt)
- 2 tsp. dijon mustard
Instructions
- Cook farfalle pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; drain well.
- In a mixing bowl, combine quartered cherry tomatoes and crispy turkey bacon pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, mayonnaise (or sour cream/Yogurt), dijon mustard until smooth.
- Once the pasta has cooled slightly, mix it into the bowl with turkey bacon and tomatoes. Stir in half of the dressing and chill for at least one hour.
- Before serving, toss in baby spinach and add remaining dressing; season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 25mg