BLT Pasta Salad Recipe
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BLT Pasta Salad

By: ARMYWIFE99 
"This is an easy but flavorful pasta salad that I'm always asked to bring to potlucks. With chunks of onion, tomato, and bacon, smothered in Ranch dressing, it is full of flavor! This salad tastes best if made several hours ahead of time."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (318)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package medium seashell pasta
  • 1 pound sliced bacon
  • 1 1/2 cups light Ranch-style salad dressing
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crisp. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together the Ranch dressing, onion, and tomatoes. Mix in the cooled pasta. The pasta will absorb some of the dressing, so don't worry if it seems like too much. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Crumble bacon over the top just before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 341 | Total Fat: 15.5g | Cholesterol: 26mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2007 by Jennifer   view full review
Very yummy recipe. I now get requests for it...made a couple adjustments though...use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2006 by KRYSTA LYN   view full review
I like this recipe. More importantly, my husband LOVES this recipe. It is terribly simple to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2006 by Jharmon27   view full review
I brought this to a potluck and everyone loved it. I think it tastes best with the packaged...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2012 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I make this pretty much the same, only I do half mayo, half sour cream and add a double batch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2005 by 2CHAE   view full review
Very good recipe! I added chopped celery and pre-chopped the bacon before frying it. Also, the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2007 by ragtopfan06   view full review
I also used the baccon ranch dressing. I added frozen peas, chopped celery, red onion and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2005 by messena   view full review
I really liked this recipe. I have never made home-made pasta salad before. It was super easy....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2006 by E_Engle   view full review
My husband and I loved it! We ate it for lunch several days after. We used Rotini noodles...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2007 by Dawn   view full review
I have made this recipe several times and am very happy with it. Yes, I did add more dressing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great pasta salad! I used green onion and along with some cherry tomatoes, I used a whole bag...

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