Description
Experience the delightful taste of summer with this Creamy BLT Pasta Salad, a refreshing dish that perfectly balances creamy textures and vibrant flavors. Tossed in a homemade ranch dressing, this easy-to-make salad features crispy turkey bacon, colorful cherry tomatoes, and crunchy romaine lettuce, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or casual family dinners. With its customizable ingredients and quick preparation time, you’ll find this pasta salad is not just a recipe but an invitation to enjoy good food and great company. Whether served as a main dish or a side, this salad is sure to impress your guests and brighten up your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
- 8 slices turkey bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup buttermilk (or whole milk for lighter version)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried chives
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until crisp (6-8 minutes). Drain on paper towels and chop into pieces.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh dill, parsley, chives, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in lemon juice.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, green onions, and cheddar cheese. Pour the dressing over and toss until well coated.
- Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg