This BLT pasta salad screams summertime picnics, potlucks, and casual backyard get-togethers from Memorial Day to Fourth of July to Labor Day. It’s easy, ready in 15 minutes, feeds a crowd, and has all the flavors of a traditional BLT minus the bread. Insert pasta. I love the romaine lettuce that’s woven through the tender pasta, along with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp bacon, and green onions. Everything is tossed in zesty, creamy ranch dressing that’s spiked with a hint of barbecue sauce. The dressing is perfect and ties this family-friendly bow tie pasta salad together.
Ingredients in BLT Pasta Salad
To make this ranch BLT pasta salad recipe, you’ll need:
Bowtie pasta Romaine lettuce Cherry tomatoes Cooked bacon Green onions Ranch dressing Barbecue sauce Black pepper
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make BLT Pasta Salad with Ranch
Making BLT pasta salad with ranch dressing is quick and easy! Here are the basic steps:
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