How to Make BLT Bow Tie Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a classic BLT sandwich - the combination of crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and fresh lettuce is a flavor explosion that's hard to beat. But what if you could take all of those delicious ingredients and turn them into a satisfying and refreshing salad? That's where this BLT Bow Tie Salad comes in.

This recipe takes all of the traditional elements of a BLT sandwich and transforms them into a light and flavorful pasta salad. The addition of bow tie pasta gives t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta (farfalle)
  • 2 ½ cups diced fresh tomatoes
  • ¾ cup cooked crumbled bacon
  • ½ head romaine lettuce, torn
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup ranch dressing
  • 1 pinch onion powder, or to taste
  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Stir tomatoes, bacon, and romaine lettuce into bow tie pasta. Whisk mayonnaise, ranch dressing, onion powder, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    412 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 616mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 300mg