Description
A vibrant and satisfying pasta salad that combines crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes with a creamy ranch dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (like rotini or bow tie)
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 cups lettuce, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped bacon, lettuce, and diced tomatoes.
- Dress the salad: Pour the ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Season: Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
For best flavor, dress the salad just before serving. You can customize by adding diced avocado or substituting bacon with chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg