{"id":94905,"date":"2025-05-21T06:28:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T06:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/21\/easy-the-best-blt-pasta-salad-with-homemade-ranch\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T06:28:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T06:28:09","slug":"easy-the-best-blt-pasta-salad-with-homemade-ranch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/21\/easy-the-best-blt-pasta-salad-with-homemade-ranch\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy The Best BLT Pasta Salad With Homemade Ranch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-intro\">\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"This BLT Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleaser! Loaded with crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce, it's the perfect side for BBQs and summer potlucks.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"This BLT Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleaser! Loaded with crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce, it's the perfect side for BBQs and summer potlucks.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The best sandwich ever? Hands down, a <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blt-sandwich\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">BLT<\/a>. Add in my obsession with pasta salads and, chef\u2019s kiss! This BLT Pasta Salad brings all the flavor with <strong>crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Overhead shot of a big bowl pf BLT pasta salad ready to eat!\" class=\"wp-image-302011\" title=\"The best sandwich ever? Hands down, a BLT. Add in my obsession with pasta salads and, chef\u2019s kiss! This BLT Pasta Salad has the crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce we all love!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blt-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best BLT Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad--1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad--1200x1799.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad--1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of a big bowl pf BLT pasta salad ready to eat!\" class=\"wp-image-302011\" title=\"The best sandwich ever? Hands down, a BLT. Add in my obsession with pasta salads and, chef\u2019s kiss! This BLT Pasta Salad has the crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce we all love!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blt-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best BLT Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad--1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-why-this-will-be-your-summer-obsession\">Why This Will Be Your Summer Obsession<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Summer\u2019s MVP:<\/strong> Whether it\u2019s a backyard BBQ or a casual get-together, this BLT pasta salad steals the spotlight. Everyone will totally ask you for the recipe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customizable:<\/strong> Use whatever pasta shape you\u2019ve got, toss in some grilled chicken, or switch up the veggies. It\u2019s flexible, flavorful, and fabulous!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ranch Lovers, Rejoice:<\/strong> That creamy ranch dressing pulls everything together for a nostalgic and next-level BLT pasta salad combo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-blt-pasta-salad-ingredients\">BLT Pasta Salad Ingredients<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled BLT pasta salad ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-301932\" title=\"The best sandwich ever? Hands down, a BLT. Add in my obsession with pasta salads and, chef\u2019s kiss! This BLT Pasta Salad has the crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce we all love!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blt-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best BLT Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IngredientsWithLabelsBLTPastaSalad-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IngredientsWithLabelsBLTPastaSalad.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IngredientsWithLabelsBLTPastaSalad-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IngredientsWithLabelsBLTPastaSalad-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IngredientsWithLabelsBLTPastaSalad-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IngredientsWithLabelsBLTPastaSalad-1200x800.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IngredientsWithLabelsBLTPastaSalad-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled BLT pasta salad ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-301932\" title=\"The best sandwich ever? Hands down, a BLT. Add in my obsession with pasta salads and, chef\u2019s kiss! This BLT Pasta Salad has the crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce we all love!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blt-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best BLT Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IngredientsWithLabelsBLTPastaSalad-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IngredientsWithLabelsBLTPastaSalad.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IngredientsWithLabelsBLTPastaSalad-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IngredientsWithLabelsBLTPastaSalad-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IngredientsWithLabelsBLTPastaSalad-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Switch the Dressing<\/strong>: You can skip the ranch and use 1 to 1\u00bd cups of your favorite dressing instead. <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/olive-garden-salad-dressing\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/avocado-dressing\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">avocado ranch<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-blue-cheese-dressing\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">blue cheese<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/caesar-dressing\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Caesar<\/a> are some good options. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Toss in Extras<\/strong>: Add veggies or cheese like avocado, red onions, peppers, corn, feta or even crumbled blue cheese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boost the Protein<\/strong>: Toss in <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grilled-chili-lime-chicken\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">chicken<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/tbone-steak\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">steak<\/a>, or more bacon (because why not?).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crunch It Up<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-croutons\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Croutons<\/a> add a fun crunch, just know they\u2019ll soften the longer they sit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-blt-pasta-salad\">How to Make BLT Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n<p>With just a few quick steps, you\u2019ll have a fresh, flavorful salad that\u2019s packed with all the best parts of a classic BLT\u2014plus pasta! It comes together easily and is ready to serve in no time.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Boil the Pasta:<\/strong> Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook\u00a0the pasta\u00a0according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Once cooled, shake off the excess water and then toss with olive oil to prevent it from clumping together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mix the Salad Ingredients:<\/strong> Add\u00a0the cooled pasta, bacon,\u00a0lettuce,\u00a0and cherry tomatoes\u00a0to a large bowl.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Homemade Ranch Dressing:<\/strong> Whisk\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-mayonnaise\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">mayo<\/a>,\u00a0sour cream,\u00a0milk,\u00a0apple cider vinegar, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-ranch-seasoning-mix\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">ranch seasoning mix<\/a>\u00a0together in a small bowl.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toss:<\/strong> Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"776\" data-id=\"301936\" alt=\"Colander of cooked al dente pasta. \" class=\"wp-image-301936\" title=\"The best sandwich ever? Hands down, a BLT. Add in my obsession with pasta salads and, chef\u2019s kiss! This BLT Pasta Salad has the crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce we all love!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blt-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best BLT Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-1200x776.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-500x323.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-400x259.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-150x97.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-1200x776.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"776\" data-id=\"301936\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-1200x776.jpg\" alt=\"Colander of cooked al dente pasta. \" class=\"wp-image-301936\" title=\"The best sandwich ever? Hands down, a BLT. Add in my obsession with pasta salads and, chef\u2019s kiss! This BLT Pasta Salad has the crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce we all love!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blt-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best BLT Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-1200x776.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-500x323.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-400x259.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-150x97.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"301935\" alt=\"Bowl with pasta, lettuce, bacon, and tomatoes.\" class=\"wp-image-301935\" title=\"The best sandwich ever? Hands down, a BLT. Add in my obsession with pasta salads and, chef\u2019s kiss! This BLT Pasta Salad has the crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce we all love!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blt-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best BLT Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"301935\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl with pasta, lettuce, bacon, and tomatoes.\" class=\"wp-image-301935\" title=\"The best sandwich ever? Hands down, a BLT. Add in my obsession with pasta salads and, chef\u2019s kiss! This BLT Pasta Salad has the crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce we all love!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blt-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best BLT Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"301933\" alt=\"Bowl with Ranch dressing ingredients mixed together. \" class=\"wp-image-301933\" title=\"The best sandwich ever? Hands down, a BLT. Add in my obsession with pasta salads and, chef\u2019s kiss! This BLT Pasta Salad has the crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce we all love!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blt-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best BLT Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"301933\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl with Ranch dressing ingredients mixed together. \" class=\"wp-image-301933\" title=\"The best sandwich ever? Hands down, a BLT. Add in my obsession with pasta salads and, chef\u2019s kiss! This BLT Pasta Salad has the crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce we all love!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blt-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best BLT Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"770\" data-id=\"301934\" alt=\"Ranch dressing poured over the pasta, bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce.\" class=\"wp-image-301934\" title=\"The best sandwich ever? Hands down, a BLT. Add in my obsession with pasta salads and, chef\u2019s kiss! This BLT Pasta Salad has the crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce we all love!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blt-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best BLT Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-2-1200x770.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-2-500x321.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-2-400x257.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-2-150x96.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-2-1200x770.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"770\" data-id=\"301934\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-2-1200x770.jpg\" alt=\"Ranch dressing poured over the pasta, bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce.\" class=\"wp-image-301934\" title=\"The best sandwich ever? Hands down, a BLT. Add in my obsession with pasta salads and, chef\u2019s kiss! This BLT Pasta Salad has the crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce we all love!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blt-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best BLT Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-2-1200x770.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-2-500x321.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-2-400x257.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BLTPastaSalad-2-2-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-alyssa-s-pro-tips\">Alyssa\u2019s Pro Tips<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Al Dente Pasta<\/strong>: Cook your pasta just until it\u2019s al dente! Overcook it, and it\u2019ll turn mushy when you mix it all together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra Dressing<\/strong>: Pasta salad loves to soak up the dressing. If you like it extra saucy, whip up some extra dressing to mix in later!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Someone lifting a scoop of BLT pasta salad out of the large pasta bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-302012\" title=\"The best sandwich ever? Hands down, a BLT. Add in my obsession with pasta salads and, chef\u2019s kiss! This BLT Pasta Salad has the crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce we all love!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blt-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best BLT Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Someone lifting a scoop of BLT pasta salad out of the large pasta bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-302012\" title=\"The best sandwich ever? Hands down, a BLT. Add in my obsession with pasta salads and, chef\u2019s kiss! This BLT Pasta Salad has the crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce we all love!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blt-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best BLT Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout cwp-large\"><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-store-leftover-pasta-salad\">How to Store Leftover Pasta Salad<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make Ahead<\/strong>: You can make this salad ahead of time, just keep it in the fridge and keep the bacon and lettuce separate to maintain their crispiness. Toss everything together right before serving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage<\/strong>: Store leftover BLT pasta salad in the fridge in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/12pc-set-of-6-plastic-mixing-bowl-set-with-lids-figmint-8482\/-\/A-87707274#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">airtight container<\/a> for 3-4 days. The bacon might lose its crunch, and the lettuce will soften, but it\u2019ll still taste amazing!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-leftovers-callout --><\/p>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-delicious-pasta-salad-recipes\">More Delicious Pasta Salad Recipes<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blt-pasta-salad\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blt-pasta-salad-1.jpg&amp;description=The Best BLT Pasta Salad\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"300623\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blt-pasta-salad\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-300625\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"300625\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-260888097\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-260888097\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-300625-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"300625\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-300625-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-300625-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">12 ounces uncooked short pasta<\/span>\u00a0according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Once cooled, shake off the excess water and toss it with a little olive oil to prevent it from clumping together.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-300625-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add\u00a0the cooled pasta, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-300625-7 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup chopped crisp bacon<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-300625-6 wprm-block-text-bold\">3 cups packed chopped romaine lettuce<\/span>, and\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-300625-8 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 pint halved cherry or grape tomatoes<\/span>\u00a0to a large bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-300625-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Prepare the dressing by whisking\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-300625-11 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd cup mayonnaise<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-300625-12 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd cup sour cream<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-300625-13 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd cup milk<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-300625-15 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar<\/span>, and\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-300625-14 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 \u00bd tablespoons Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix<\/span>\u00a0together in a small bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-300625-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Storage Instructions:<\/strong><br data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"28\"\/>BLT pasta salad can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3\u20134 days. For the best texture, keep the bacon and lettuce separate and mix them in just before serving\u2014they\u2019ll stay nice and crisp that way!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">379<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">38<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">20<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.05<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">30<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">554<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">394<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2156<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span 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