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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."
BLT Pasta Salad Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 205 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  45 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 24, 2006 by KRYSTA LYN 
I like this recipe. More importantly, my husband LOVES this recipe. It is terribly simple to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on may 20, 2007 by Jennifer 
Very yummy recipe. I now get requests for it...made a couple adjustments though...use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 16, 2005 by 2CHAE 
Very good recipe! I added chopped celery and pre-chopped the bacon before frying it. Also, the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 3, 2006 by Jharmon27 
I brought this to a potluck and everyone loved it. I think it tastes best with the packaged... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 29, 2005 by messena 
I really liked this recipe. I have never made home-made pasta salad before. It was super easy.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 7, 2006 by E_Engle 
My husband and I loved it! We ate it for lunch several days after. We used Rotini noodles... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 19, 2007 by ragtopfan06 
I also used the baccon ranch dressing. I added frozen peas, chopped celery, red onion and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 7, 2007 by Dawn 
I have made this recipe several times and am very happy with it. Yes, I did add more dressing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 9, 2005 by LKDOGGETT 
This is a great and easy salad to do. I generally don't like creamy salads, but I like this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 24, 2005 by TENARW 
I love salads and the bacon makes it especially tasty. This is an easy-to-make recipe and I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
BLT Pasta Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 347

  • Total Fat: 16.7g
  • Cholesterol: 23mg
  • Sodium: 607mg
  • Total Carbs: 38.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 11.2g

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