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Home » Blog » Recipes » Side Dish » BLT Pasta Salad

BLT Pasta Salad

Sep 6, 2018 · Modified: Oct 10, 2023 by Pam Dana · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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This BLT Pasta Salad is like a BLT Sandwich without the bread! It includes bacon, lettuce and tomato mixed in with bowtie noodles and lettuce topped with creamy ranch dressing. From overthebigmoon.com!
This BLT Pasta Salad is like a BLT Sandwich without the bread! It includes bacon, lettuce and tomato mixed in with bowtie noodles and lettuce topped with creamy ranch dressing. From overthebigmoon.com!

This BLT Pasta Salad is like a BLT Sandwich without the bread! It includes bacon, lettuce and tomato mixed in with bowtie noodles and red onion topped with creamy ranch dressing.

This BLT Pasta Salad is generally classified as a summer salad, but it is hearty enough to enjoy all year long! The bacon, lettuce, tomato mixed in with the bowtie noodles and red onion topped with the amazing creamy ranch dressing is pure perfection!

A white bowl that is filled with a BLT Pasta Salad. Romain lettuce, mixed with bow tie noodles, chopped red onion, chopped tomatoes and crumbled bacon mixed in a creamy ranch dressing.

My friend brought it to a BBQ last year and I literally skipped over my hamburger and just ate like 3 bowls of this! And I’ve made it at least a half dozen times since!

I love that I can prep everything ahead of time and then just assemble it together right before I’m ready to serve it. However, you can assemble 4-5 hours before if needed. I just prefer to put the toppings in ziplock bags and assemble right before serving.

BLT Salad - This is the perfect side salad for a BBQ for party! And the creamy ranch dressing is so tasty! | www.overthebigmoon.com

RANCH BLT PASTA SALAD

After you’ve combined the lettuce, cooled bowtie pasta and toppings, it’s time to prepare the dressing.

BLT Salad - This is the perfect side salad for a BBQ for party! And the creamy ranch dressing is so tasty! | www.overthebigmoon.com

The dressing is amazing! You basically just add some mayo, sour cream and garlic powder and it takes a basic ranch to the next level!

If you love salads like this, then make sure and check these others out:

  • Chicken Bowtie Pasta Salad
  • Bowtie and Spinach Chicken Salad with Teriyaki Vinaigrette
  • Chicken Cabbage Ramen Salad
  • Easy Macaroni and Shrimp Salad
  • Broccoli Salad

You guys, the salad really is soooo yummy! You’ll love it so much!

A white bowl that is filled with a BLT Pasta Salad. Romain lettuce, mixed with bow tie noodles, chopped red onion, chopped tomatoes and crumbled bacon mixed in a creamy ranch dressing.
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5 from 7 votes

BLT Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

This BLT Pasta Salad is like a BLT Sandwich without the bread! It includes bacon, lettuce and tomato mixed in with bowtie noodles and lettuce topped with creamy ranch dressing.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Cooling Time15 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 309kcal
Author: Over The Big Moon

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Bowtie Noodles
  • 10 oz Romaine Lettuce shredded
  • ½ cup Red Onion
  • 2-3 Tomatoes large, chopped
  • 1.5 cups Bacon chopped

Dressing

  • ½ cup Ranch Dressing
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream
  • ¼ cup Mayonaise
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar

Instructions

Salad Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Allow the noodles to cool completely.
  • While the noodles are boiling, cook your 8 pieces of bacon in the oven according to the directions on the package. You are also welcome to fry them on the stove. But, I like how easy to clean up is when I do it in the oven!
  • While the bacon and noodles are cooking, chop up your tomatoes and red onion.
    BLT Salad - This is the perfect side salad for a BBQ for party! And the creamy ranch dressing is so tasty! | www.overthebigmoon.com
  • Combine, the cooled noodles, romaine lettuce, bacon, lettuce and red onions.

Dressing

  • Combine the ranch dressing, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder and apple cider vinegar and mix.
    BLT Salad - This is the perfect side salad for a BBQ for party! And the creamy ranch dressing is so tasty! | www.overthebigmoon.com
  • Poor half the dressing over the salad and softly mix the salad to cover it with the dressing. Continue to add as much dressing as you desire.
    A white bowl that is filled with a BLT Pasta Salad. Romain lettuce, mixed with bow tie noodles, chopped red onion, chopped tomatoes and crumbled bacon mixed in a creamy ranch dressing.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2710IU | Vitamin C: 5.6mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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BLT Salad - This is the perfect side salad for a BBQ for party! And the creamy ranch dressing is so tasty! | www.overthebigmoon.com
BLT Salad - This is the perfect side salad for a BBQ for party! And the creamy ranch dressing is so tasty! | www.overthebigmoon.com

I can’t wait to hear if you guys love it! Happy eating!

*This post was originally published in Sept 2017 and has been updated!

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This BLT Pasta Salad is like a BLT Sandwich without the bread! It includes bacon, lettuce and tomato mixed in with bowtie noodles and lettuce topped with creamy ranch dressing. From overthebigmoon.com!

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  1. Natasha

    October 11, 2023 at 7:35 am

    5 stars
    We super love BLT Sandwich so I was so thrilled to try this BLT Pasta Salad and it did not disappoint! It was a fantastic salad, very creamy and yummy!

    Reply
  2. Kristyn

    October 10, 2023 at 2:12 pm

    5 stars
    This is my kind of salad! Simple, but packed with flavor! The dressing is so tasty!

    Reply
  3. Samantha

    October 10, 2023 at 1:57 pm

    5 stars
    This pasta salad has become a summer staple at our house over the past few years, but my daughter recently requested that I make it for a weekend lunch. And I’m here to report that it’s just as delicious in October as it is in July! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Taylor

    February 20, 2019 at 7:43 am

    5 stars
    I love the flavors in this pasta salad! So creamy and delicious!

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      February 20, 2019 at 6:21 pm

      I’m so glad you loved it!

      Reply
  5. Sabrina

    February 19, 2019 at 11:49 am

    5 stars
    Any excuse to eat more bacon sounds perfect to me!! This might just become my new go to pot luck dish.

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      February 20, 2019 at 6:22 pm

      Haha! Yes! Bacon!! Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  6. Steph

    February 19, 2019 at 10:47 am

    Such a delicious salad! It’s so good, I easily make this once a week for lunch.

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      February 20, 2019 at 6:22 pm

      Me too! It’s a go-to! Glad you like it!

      Reply
  7. lauren kelly

    February 19, 2019 at 10:42 am

    5 stars
    What a fantastic idea! I can’t wait to make this!

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      February 20, 2019 at 6:23 pm

      Hope you love it!

      Reply
  8. Julie Blanner

    February 19, 2019 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe! Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      February 20, 2019 at 6:23 pm

      I hope you love it!!

      Reply

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