Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this refreshing BLT Pasta Salad, a delightful twist on the classic sandwich! Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, and family meals, this dish combines tender farfalle pasta with crispy turkey bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh baby spinach. Tossed in a creamy ranch dressing with a hint of tang from Dijon mustard, every bite is a burst of flavor that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz. farfalle pasta noodles
- 10 slices turkey bacon (cooked crisp)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2/3 cup ranch dressing
- 1 heaping tbsp. mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, then drain and cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine quartered cherry tomatoes and broken turkey bacon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
- Add cooled pasta to the mixing bowl and stir gently with half the dressing to coat.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving; add baby spinach and remaining dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg