Ranch BLT Pasta Salad
This family-friendly, kid-approved Ranch BLT Pasta Salad is a quick, easy, and flavorful addition to any meal! Great for potlucks and BBQs.
Servings: 16 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box cavatappi pasta 16 ounces
- 8 ounces Colby Jack cheese block small diced
- 1- pint grape tomatoes cut in half lengthwise
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 2 ½ cups ranch dressing
- 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
- 4 cups small diced lettuce
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to al dente per the directions on the back of the box. Drain and rinse with cold water until the pasta is no longer hot. Set aside.
- Place the cooked pasta, Colby jack cheese, tomatoes, green onions, red onion, and ranch into a very large bowl. Toss to combine. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
- When you are ready to serve, add the cooked bacon and lettuce. Toss to combine, and serve immediately.
Notes
- The pasta must be drained very well, so your pasta salad doesn't get watery.
- Pasta tends to soak up the dressing in the refrigerator. If necessary, add a little more dressing and toss again before enjoying the leftovers.
- Add whatever veggies you like, this is a great base pasta salad!
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 617mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 532IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 1mg
