BLT Pasta Salad with Homemade Ranch
This crowd-favorite pasta salad is everything you love about a classic BLT- crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes - tossed in a creamy homemade ranch. It’s refreshing, hearty, and perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, or meal prep!
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 1/4 cups tomatoes diced
- 2 cups rotini pasta cooked
- 3 cups romaine lettuce finely chopped
- 6 –8 slices bacon diced
- 1 lb grilled chicken optional
For the Homemade Ranch
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons chives finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon dill
- 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and bake the bacon for 12–15 minutes, until crispy. Let cool, then chop or crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Dice the tomatoes and finely chop the romaine. If using grilled chicken, slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the ranch dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, chives, parsley, dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tomatoes, romaine, bacon, and optional chicken. Pour in your homemade ranch and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!! xx Optional: Add a squeeze of lemon on top for extra brightness.
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