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4th of July Creamy BLT Pasta Salad

A creamy, bacon-packed pasta salad loaded with fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing, perfect for summer gatherings and holiday cookouts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad
  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 12 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 green onions sliced
Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook rotini pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth.
  4. Combine pasta, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, and green onions in a large bowl.
  5. Add dressing and toss until evenly coated.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Fold in romaine lettuce just before serving.
  8. Garnish and serve chilled.

Notes

For the freshest texture, add lettuce immediately before serving and reserve extra dressing to refresh leftovers.