BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad with crispy bacon, tomatoes, romaine, and creamy ranch dressing tossed with rotini pasta. Perfect for potlucks and BBQs.
Ingredients
- 1 box (16 ounces) rotini pasta
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 head romaine lettuce, finely shredded (about 3 cups)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside and allow it to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ranch seasoning mix, milk, and black pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, green onions, and crumbled bacon.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Just before serving, gently fold in the shredded romaine lettuce.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.