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BLT Pasta Salad

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"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." — ARMYWIFE99

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Original recipe makes 10 servings Change Servings

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

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Directions

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.
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.
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.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 3 hrs 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 20, 2007

Very yummy recipe. I now get requests for it...made a couple adjustments though...use mayonnaise and ranch dressing and add more than recipe calls for since it gets absorbed by the pasta. Also- use farfelle pasta and also add peas.

—Jennifer

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 18, 2010

From the ingredients, I thought I would have loved this but I really didn't care for it at all. Neither did anyone at the family reunion. Wont be making this again.

—spencerquartet

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Jun 24, 2006

I like this recipe. More importantly, my husband LOVES this recipe. It is terribly simple to make, which is a plus. However, I have made a few changes as I have made this recipe again. I thought the pasta soaked up too much of the dressing as it sat and it kindof lost it's ranch flavor. I add more ranch as it sits until it is the consistency I like. Also, I started using Bacon Ranch to up the ranch flavor. Also, I use green onions instead of regular onions, and add about 2 cups of peas.

—KRYSTA LYN

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Jul 03, 2006

I brought this to a potluck and everyone loved it. I think it tastes best with the packaged ranch dressing mix, adding buttermilk and mayo to it, rather than bottled ranch. Also, next time I think I'd add sharp cheddar cheese to it. Yum!

—Jharmon40

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Mar 22, 2012

I make this pretty much the same, only I do half mayo, half sour cream and add a double batch of homemade dry ranch seasoning mix. I don't usually keep shell pasta on hand--elbow macaroni is usually the pasta I'll use. I like to use either red or green onions in this salad recipe. If you can, make this earlier in the day so it has time to set and really let the flavors work together. EDITED: I make this "lighter" now making the dressing from a mixture of nonfat greek yogurt, lowfat mayonnaise and reduced fat sour cream for the dressing, turkey bacon and whole wheat pasta. My family actually prefers the lower fat version!

—Sarah Jo

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Dec 16, 2005

Very good recipe! I added chopped celery and pre-chopped the bacon before frying it. Also, the Kraft Ranch with bacon dressing tastes great for this recipe!

—2CHAE

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Jun 19, 2007

I also used the baccon ranch dressing. I added frozen peas, chopped celery, red onion and extra dressing. I used whole wheat pasta because its what I had on hand, and no one could tell. Everyone loved it, and it is super easy to make. Thanks for the recipe!

—ragtopfan06

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Apr 07, 2006

My husband and I loved it! We ate it for lunch several days after. We used Rotini noodles instead to add some color. (See picture)

—E_Engle

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Nutrition

Calories
341 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
38.2 g
12%

Cholesterol
26 mg
9%

Fat
15.5 g
24%

Fiber
2.1 g
8%

Protein
12.2 g
24%

Sodium
711 mg
28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

BLT Pasta Salad

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 341
Calories from Fat: 140

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.5g 24 %
Saturated Fat 3g 15 %
Cholesterol 26mg 9 %
Sodium 711mg 28 %
Potassium 285mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 38.2g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8 %
Protein 12.2g 24 %
Sugars 4g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 6 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 12 %
** Niacin 41 %
** Vitamin B6 9 %
** Magnesium 10 %
** Folate 52 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.