BLT Pasta Salad
Bacon, lettuce and tomato are piled high in this BLT Pasta Salad! It’s like the classic sandwich but with a few special changes. Everything is coated in a creamy ranch dressing that makes it all taste fresh and delicious!
This BLT Pasta Salad is absolutely wonderful. It’s become one of those side dishes I’m always asked to bring to any barbecue or potluck (along with my Lunch Lady Brownies). It’s so popular because it is just amazing!
Bacon, lettuce and tomato are just a few of the things inside this BLT Pasta Salad! It’s like the classic sandwich but with a few special changes. Everything is coated in a creamy ranch dressing that makes it all taste so fresh and delicious!
The original recipe calls for mayo. You all know I despise mayo, so I replaced it with ranch dressing. It gave it amazing flavor. You could also add some chopped grilled chicken to this as well to serve as a main course.
I think after you make this you will love it as much as everyone else. 😉 I’m sure it will make many appearances at your summer cookouts and barbecues too!
MORE DELICIOUS PASTA SALADS YOU MAY LIKE:
California Pasta Salad
Tri Color Pasta Salad
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Chicken Strawberry Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups uncooked bow tie pasta
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 4 cooked bacon strips, chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 Tablespoon barbecue sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Then rinse pasta under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, tomato, bacon and pasta.
- Drizzle the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce over the top. Gently toss to coat evenly. Season with pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Hi…can I make this the night before and just add the lettuce the day of ?
I can’t tell you how much me and my husband love this recipe. I’m kinda lazy with the bacon, so I just buy bacon crumbles, cause I would just eat all the bacon instead of putting it in the salad. I made it for a Memorial day picnic and my best friend’s mom wanted me to make it for her other grandchild’s confirmation party. I also add avocado to it to up the healthy factor. love love love this recipe
This is a favorite in our home. It’s not always easy finding something that all five of my kids like, let alone love.
My boyfriend loves this recipe and it’s easy to make-ahead or make in bulk for potlucks and such. Ranch dressing isn’t a “thing” where I’m from so I found a recipe to make it myself, it tastes great! Making it yourself means you can also adjust it to your own preference (less fat, salt, sugar). I just saw a comment saying they added grilled chicken, I think I’ll try that next time 🙂
This looks delicious! What wines would you pair with this?
It was fantastic. I made it for a work lunch and it was a huge success. I will definitely make this again, and again, and again. Wish I could post a picture of how it turned out. Thank you for a wonderful meal.
Oh wow this looks fabulous!! I’m always looking for new takes on classics, and this sounds perfect. My husband would just love it! Thanks!!!
Glad you are feeling better and nothing really serious . I have never made this BLT salad but I will fix this hopefully this weekend . I love ranch dressing . Stay well , love your recipes !!!!!!!!
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Made this for my tribe on our recent summer vacay. It was a HIT and my hubs hates ranch. There wasn’t any left over. I cannot wait to make it for our next gathering.
I made sure to feature this one on my blog! Thank you big for such a yummy recipe.
I’m planning on featuring this recipe in a roundup of Fire-Free Camping Meals on my blog: inourpond.com
Thank you!
Hi,
I was looking for new lunch ideas for my husband and came across your recipe. It looks absolutely delicious! I would like to know if it can be made ahead or is it better served fresh?
I would serve it fresh. If you make it in advance the lettuce will get soggy.
My moms last bbq of summer. I’m going to make this for the first time. Cant waite to taste it.
What kind od BBQ sauce?
You can use any kind you like! We like the Sweet Baby Ray’s original barbecue sauce. 🙂
I tried your BLT salad this past weekend and it was a success I’m so glad I tried it. The only change I made was I added more bacon and I made my own dressing USING hidden Valley Ranch mix and everyone loved it.
Is the BaBarbecue sauce a strong favor. Could it be left out?
You can definitely leave it out, but I don’t think the flavor is that strong at all. 🙂
I just made this! I read the comments and used the 1/4 cup of mayonnaise and 1/2 teaspoon of white VInegar, I also ADded 1 tablespoon of peppercorn ranch than The BBQ sauce. I also was without a fresh tomato so I opened a Can of Diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed them. Oh My goodness I had to try a forkful and it is absolutely delicious! Mine Is chilling in the fridge as my meat is still waiting on getting grilled! Holly, I love so many of your awesome recipes! Another keeper! Thank you!
It is sooo good.
tried this last night. Very good! used halved cherry heirloom tomatoes
Have made this a few times and it is scrumPtious!!
I passed alobg to a friend that Loved and asked for the recipe
Thank you!
I have made this NUMEROUS times and
It is a fan fav!!!!!