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BLT Pasta Salad

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A vibrant and mouthwatering pasta salad that combines the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz. farfalle pasta noodles
  • 10 slices of bacon (cooked crisp and then broken into pieces)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (quartered)
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2/3 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 heaping tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp. Italian dressing

Instructions

  1. Cook the farfalle pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and add the farfalle pasta. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
  2. Prepare the bacon: While the pasta is cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat and fry the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. Chop the tomatoes and spinach: While the bacon cools, quarter the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop the baby spinach. Toss them together in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and Italian dressing until smooth.
  5. Combine everything: Once the pasta is cooked and drained, add it to the mixing bowl with the tomatoes and spinach. Crumble the bacon and toss it in.
  6. Chill: Cover the bowl and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

This pasta salad tastes even better the next day, so feel free to make it ahead of time. You can also experiment with different dressings and ingredients!

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Keywords: BLT, Pasta Salad, Summer Salad, Side Dish

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