BLT Salad with Pasta
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling
YIELD: 6 servings.
“This simple pasta salad is great for gatherings and a favorite of everyone I know! I like to keep the ingredients in separate containers in the fridge. Just toss together for one or more servings whenever needed.”
—Mary Sigfusson, Mankato, Minnesota
Ingredients
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2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
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1 package (1 pound) sliced bacon, chopped
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1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
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1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
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3 cups torn romaine
Directions
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1.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon to drain.
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2.
Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; place in a large bowl. Add the bacon, tomato and dressing. Toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
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3.
Just before serving, add romaine and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/3 cups: 358 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 564mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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