Are you looking for a simple and delicious pasta salad recipe that combines the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich with the convenience of pasta? Look no further! This K Jons BLT pasta salad is a delightful blend of fresh ingredients and creamy dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. With its vibrant colors and satisfying textures, this salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick and easy meal. Let’s dive into the ingredients and step-by-step instructions to create this delectable dish.
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BLT PASTA SALAD
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning as needed, until the fat has rendered and the bacon is golden and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. (You may need to cook the bacon in two batches, draining the rendered fat from the skillet between batches.) Let the bacon cool to room temperature, then crumble up into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, ranch seasoning, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Add the pasta, tomatoes, lettuce, onion, herbs and half of the crumbled bacon to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold together to coat. Top with remaining bacon and serve.
CHEF JOHN'S BLT PASTA
If you can't decide whether to make a BLT sandwich or a pasta, now you can do both. The combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato has a proven track record of deliciousness!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour olive oil into a heavy skillet over medium heat, add bacon, and cook until almost crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Turn off heat. Hold a paper towel with tongs and mop up excess bacon grease with the paper towel, leave about 2 teaspoons bacon grease in the skillet.
- Stir minced garlic and lemon zest into bacon in the skillet and let cook in residual heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir creme fraiche into bacon mixture.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and stir in 2 cups of ditalini. Cook till tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and add pasta to the skillet. Stir pasta thoroughly into bacon and creme fraiche mixture.
- Return skillet to medium heat. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 1 minute. Mix in arugula, stirring until wilted, about 30 seconds, and turn off heat.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir again and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 75.5 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 516.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
BLT PASTA SALAD RECIPE
This BLT Pasta Salad Recipe is that perfect summertime pasta salad for potlucks and barbecues! The pasta combined with juicy tomatoes, lettuce and bacon is like having a classic BLT sandwich served as a salad.
Provided by Valentina Ablaev
Categories Easy
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain the pasta and rinse under cold water, set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the dressing and whisk until creamy.
- In a large salad bowl, add the cooked pasta, chopped romaine, halved tomatoes, cooked bacon, and chopped red onion and toss.
- Just before serving, add the dressing to taste and gently toss until combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 957 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 24 g, ServingSize 1 serving
K-JON'S BLT PASTA SALAD
Make and share this K-Jon's BLT Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by K-Jon Chef
Categories Low Protein
Time P1DT30m
Yield 1 bowl, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1.) Combine mayo, lemon juice, sugar, pepper, green onion, bacon fat, diced tomatoes chopped fine and 3 strips bacon(chopped fine) for the dressing. Let set overnight for best flavor!
- 2.) Bring water to boil, and add chicken soup base paste and turmeric and cook pasta as directed. (my pasta is bright yellow and presentation is very colorful).
- 3.) Combine all remaining ingredients except lettuce. Season with salt if needed. Reserve some bacon and tomato for garnish on top of lettuce. Layer lettuce first then garnish on top when serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 702.4, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 755.5, Carbohydrate 80.8, Fiber 10, Sugar 6.6, Protein 12.6
K-JON'S PACIFIC PASTA SALAD
Make and share this K-Jon's Pacific Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by K-Jon Chef
Categories Hawaiian
Time 45m
Yield 10 cups, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk 1 1/2 cups milk, 1 cup mayo, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper in bowl set aside.
- Bring 4 quarts of salted water to boil in large pot. Add pasta and cook until very soft, about 15 minutes. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add vinegar and toss until absorbed. Transfer to bowl. Cool pasta 10 minutes, then stir in dressing until pasta is well coated. Cool completely.
- Add scallions, carrot, celery, 1/2 cup milk,1 cup mayo stir to combine.Now add to pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large serving bowl and refrigerate, covered, for at least one hour or up to two days.
- Add peas, broccoli diced ham ect. to make your own signature dish :).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.4, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 489.1, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 9.8, Protein 8.2
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season tomatoes.
- If you don't have fresh basil, you can use 1/4 cup dried basil.
- To make the pasta salad ahead of time, cook the pasta and bacon according to the package directions and let them cool completely. Then, combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to serve, toss the salad to combine and enjoy.
- To make a vegetarian version of this salad, omit the bacon and add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds.
- For a lighter version of this salad, use low-fat mayonnaise or Greek yogurt instead of regular mayonnaise.
Conclusion:
This BLT pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. With its combination of fresh tomatoes, crispy bacon, and creamy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy summer salad, give this BLT pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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