Description
This BLT Pasta Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing combines crispy bacon, fresh romaine, and cheese-filled ravioli for an easy, flavorful dish perfect for meals or gatherings.
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 of loosely packed lettuce)
- 1 pound grape or Roma tomatoes
- 1–1 1/2 pounds cheese-filled ravioli
- 1–2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake until thoroughly blended. Alternatively, use an immersion blender for a smooth consistency.
- Refrigerate the dressing until ready to serve.
Notes
Feel free to add other veggies like cucumbers or bell peppers for extra crunch.
For a non-creamy option, consider using a vinaigrette instead of buttermilk ranch.
Customize dressing with herbs as per your preference for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg