Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Pasta Salad
Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Pasta Salad combines smoky, crisp bacon with juicy tomatoes and tender shells, all coated in a creamy ranch dressing. The romaine adds fresh crunch while black pepper brightens every bite. Serve this chilled salad at summer cookouts, potlucks, or as an easy make-ahead lunch that satisfies with classic BLT flavors.
- Prep15 min
- Cook10 min
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, then rinse under cold water to cool.
- 3
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crisp.
- 4
Remove it from the pan and drain on paper towels; crumble and set aside.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, 3/4 of the bacon, tomatoes, onion, ranch dressing, and pepper; toss to coat.
- 6
Stir in the lettuce. Top with the remaining bacon.
- 7
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 235.48 kcal Moderate
- Protein 18.16 g Good Source
- Carbs 10.34 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.32 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.34 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 24.83 mg Moderate
- Sodium 771.76 mg High
- Fiber 1.63 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.58 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.16 g Low Source
- Calcium 32.81 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.7 mg Low Source
- Potassium 190.5 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
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