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Ranch BLT Pasta Salad
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Ranch BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

This easy Ranch BLT Pasta Salad recipe combines crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and creamy ranch dressing with rotini pasta. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and summer meals! Ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Refrigerate until completely cold, at least 30 minutes. 30 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 543
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 cup ranch dressing, divided
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (cherry or grape tomatoes, halved)
  • 3/4 cup Swiss cheese, finely grated
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bacon, cooked crispy and chopped
  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
  • Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • Large bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the 8 ounces rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente in plenty of salted water. Drain well.
  2. Gently toss the warm pasta with ½ cup ranch dressing to lightly coat and prevent sticking. Refrigerate until completely cold, at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cold pasta with 1 cup tomatoes, 3/4 cup Swiss cheese, 1/2 cup red onion, 1 cup bacon, and 1 cup lettuce.
  4. Add the remaining ½ cup ranch dressing and gently toss to coat everything. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!