A creamy BLT pasta salad made with bowtie pasta, crisp bacon, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and a simple ranch-based dressing. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
2-1/2cupsuncooked bowtie pasta
6cupsromaine lettuce, tornwashed and chopped
1mediumtomatodiced
4stripsbaconcooked and crumbled
1/2cupranch dressing
1Tablespoonbarbecue sauce
1/4teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chopped lettuce, diced tomato, and crumbled bacon.In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, and black pepper.Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.Chill until ready to serve. Stir lightly before serving.
Notes
For best texture, add lettuce just before serving if making ahead.This salad is best enjoyed the same day.