Description

Summertime is time for BBQs, picnics, family reunions and pasta salads. BLT Pasta Salad is the perfect one to serve, because it is quick and easy to prepare and can be served as the salad, a side dish or even the main dish.

Ingredients

• 12 oz. pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 3/4 c. Ranch dressing (homemade ranch is best)
• 1 1/2 c. diced tomatoes
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup red onion, diced
• 1 c. romaine lettuce
• 10 slices bacon, cooked and diced
• fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps

1. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Ranch dressing.
2. In a large bowl, assemble pasta, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, red onion and lettuce . Pour the dressing on top; toss to combine. Add the avocado and bacon right before serving, then garnish with parsley.
3. Serve.