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 mins
- Cook10 mins
- 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 293.04 kcal Moderate
- Protein 18.39 g Good Source
- Carbs 13.1 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.85 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.72 g High
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High
- Cholesterol 27.14 mg Moderate
- Sodium 771.78 mg High
- Fiber 2.21 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.7 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.18 g Low Source
- Calcium 36.81 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.2 mg Low Source
- Potassium 269.64 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 70.2 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.17 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 🧅
About This Recipe
Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Pasta Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, and Onion. Each serving provides about 293.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Pasta Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Onion, Ranch Dressing. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Pasta Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 293.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
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