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BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

This creamy, crunchy recipe for BLT Pasta Salad is based off of the classic bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich.  We also add in mozzarella cheese, avocados and parsley, then cover the whole thing in ranch dressing for an easy and irresistible summer side dish.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 471kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Pasta cooked al dente
  • 1 pound Bacon or 1 ½ cups prepared bacon bits
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 cup Mozzerella Cheese cubed, pearls or sliced cheese sticks
  • 2-3 large handfuls Spinach
  • 2 large Avocados diced
  • 2 Tablespoons Parsley chopped
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package directions, then run cold water over the cooked pasta to cool.  Transfer cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl.
  • Meanwhile, cut bacon into ½" slices. Cook in a saute pan over medium high heat until crispy, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel. Chop into bits once cooled.
  • To the mixing bowl with the cooked pasta, add the bacon bits, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, spinach, diced avocados, and chopped parsley.
  • Pour the ranch dressing over the salad ingredients and mix until everything is evenly coated.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 724IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg