Description
This BLT Pasta Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing combines fresh ingredients and delicious flavors, making it a perfect quick meal or side dish. With bacon, tomatoes, and a creamy dressing, it’s bound to be a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, well shaken
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, dill, parsley, or chives, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 dashes Tabasco or other hot sauce
- Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 2 large heads romaine lettuce, washed and dried (about 16 cups)
- 1 pound grape or Roma tomatoes
- 1–1 1/2 pounds cheese-filled ravioli (about 1 pound 4-ounce package)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake until well blended. Alternatively, use an immersion blender to pulse until smooth and creamy.
- Refrigerate dressing until ready to serve.
Notes
For added crunch, toss in some croutons before serving.
Feel free to substitute your favorite herbs for the dressing to customize flavor.
Add grilled chicken for extra protein if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg