BLT PASTA SALAD

SERVINGS: 8 SERVINGS

PREP TIME:

 

20 MINS

 

COOK TIME:

 

10 MINS

TOTAL TIME:

 

30 MINS

 

AUTHOR: HOLLY

 

COURSE: MAIN COURSE

CUISINE: AMERICAN

KEYWORD: BLT PASTA SALAD

A delicious pasta salad that eats like a meal!  Juicy tomatoes, crisp bacon and fresh lettuce in a cool ranch dressing!

INGREDIENTS

• 10 slices bacon cooked and diced, grease reserved
• 12 oz pasta cooked and cooled
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup ranch dressing homemade ranch is best
• 1 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 avocado diced
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 1/3 cup red onion diced
• 1 cup romaine lettuce
• fresh parsley for garnish optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Whisk together mayonnaise, ranch dressing and 1 tablespoon bacon grease (optional).
2. In a large bowl assemble the pasta, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, red onion, lettuce and bacon.
3. Pour the dressing over and toss to combine.
4. Garnish with parsley and serve.