With Memorial Day less than a week away, I thought I would share a salad that’s sure to be a hit at your BBQ’s and cook outs! I hate to admit, when I made this today, I ate over half of it myself. Yikes! In my defense, I’m pretty sure that it’s ok because it has tomatoes and lettuce in it! I know, who am I kidding.
Honestly guys, it’s one of those recipes that people are going to ask you for and when you tell them how easy it is, they will be amazed! Promise! Check it out below!
How to Make BLT Pasta Salad
Ingredients You Need
- 1 Pound Pasta – I just used what I had on hand
- 4 Pieces Bacon, fried and cut into small pieces
- 2 Large Ripe Tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 Head of Iceberg Lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 Red Onion, Diced
- 1/2 Cup Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 Cup Italian Dressing
- Salt
- Pepper
I had to share this new Lettuce Knife that I got from Crisp with you. It was obviously made for cutting lettuce and I could absolutely tell. It cut through the lettuce like butter and made it so easy to get the sized pieces that I want! Plus, isn’t it fun that it’s purple! I love using pretty tools when I’m working in the kitchen and Crisp has been my go to because of all their awesome colors and how great the tools work! Plus, at $7.99 – it’s a great deal too!
Another one of my favorite tools is the Serrated Paring Knife. It’s awesome for slicing tomatoes and great for dicing onions as well. I used this little guy on all the other veggies in my salad. It’s so handy! I don’t know how I lived without it! It’s a great deal too at just $14.99. In fact all the tools over at Crisp are amazing and such reasonable prices. Be sure to check them all out!
I know that traditionally, a BLT doesn’t have onion in it so if red onion isn’t your favorite this pasta salad is great without it too. I think what really makes the salad is the dressing! It’s amazing!
Are you hosting a Memorial Day Party? I’d love to hear what you’re serving!
- 1 Pound Pasta - I just used what I had on hand
- 4 Pieces Bacon, fried and cut into strips
- 2 Large Ripe Tomatoes, diced
- ½ Head of Iceberg Lettuce, chopped
- ½ Red Onion, Diced
- ½ Cup Ranch Dressing
- ½ Cup Italian Dressing
- Salt
- Pepper
- Instructions
- Step 1 - Make your pasta according to the package instructions, drain and rinse in cold water
- Step 2 - Cook the bacon will the pasta is boiling
- Step 3 - Cut up the lettuce, tomato, onion and the cooked bacon
- Step 4 - Mix the Italian and Ranch dressings together
- Step 5 - In a large bowl mix the pasta, veggies and bacon
- Step 6 - Pour the dressings over the pasta and veggies and mix well
- Step 7 - Add the salt and pepper as needed. Serve or chill right away.
Be sure to check out our delicious Lemon Drop Margarita too if you need a fun drink idea for the weekend!
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