We have been snowbound lately and I have been dreaming of warmer temperatures. So, my mind is turning to summer picnics and salads. To battle the winter doldrums we had an Indoor picnic (click for link to blog post) and pretending it is getting warmer rather than colder.
This salad is a blend of a BLT sandwich and pasta salad. Remember I told you take those flavors you love and turn them into something new! Sandwiches into salads, soups into casseroles, or main dishes into sandwiches. This one of those dishes!
Verdict:
The best part of this is that my kids were convinced they were going to not like it. They kept asking me pasta AND salad? Yes. Barbecue sauce AND ranch dressing? Yes. Both were very shocked at how much they love it! They both had seconds and there wasn’t a bite left at the end of dinner.
Tip: I highly suggest making your own ranch dressing (even if it is from a mix) because the dressing tends to be a bit thicker and more flavorful than bottled ranch dressings. It will cling to the lettuce and pasta better than the bottled brands.
Ingredients:
- 12 oz. pasta
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 6 oz. bacon, cooked to crispy and crumbled
- 1/2 + cups ranch dressing, homemade or bottled
- 1 tablespoon+ barbecue sauce
- black pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water once cooked.
- In a large bowl combine lettuce, tomatoes, pasta and bacon.
- Pour the ranch dressing and barbecue sauce over the top. Toss gently to blend. Taste and adjust dressings to your liking. Sprinkle with black pepper to taste.
What's for Dinner Moms? 
I love this take on the BLT!
It tells me spring time is on the way . . .
Peace
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Thank you! Thankfully the temperatures are going up to 40s today but it is also supposed to rain. Ick. But, at least no snow!
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No snow is always a good thing. Let’s go SPRING!
Peace and BLT’s 🙂
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yum
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This is so much fun and a lovely BLT salad Marci. Today it is 16 degrees, so I am all for pretending its Spring
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We are up to almost 40 today and lots of rain – up to 3″ the next two days. But, the cold is coming back later in the week with some snow. Sigh, I keep saying Spring is almost here.
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I know I am waiting!
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Loved it
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You are doing amazing in making something from everything!!
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Thank you, Erika!
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I love the idea of turning your favourite foodsi into a new meal. You’ve got me thinking now…
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Thank you! I hope you find something good!
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This looks delicious. Fresh and familiar!
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Thank you!
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I am going to try this!
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I hope you like it!
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Reblogged this on Crackling Pork Rinds.
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