Ranch BLT Pasta Salad with Feta & Cucumber
A fresh and creamy ranch BLT pasta salad loaded with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy feta. The perfect easy side dish or light meal for summer gatherings, meal prep, or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (rotini or bowtie) cooked & cooled
- 8-10 slices bacon cooked & chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion thinly sliced or diced
- 3/4-1 cup ranch dressing (homemade ranch dressing recipe in notes--highly recommend!)
- 1-2 cups shredded lettuce (add just before serving)
- 1-2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley chopped
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until cooled.
- Cook bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and chop.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, and herbs.
- Add ranch dressing and lemon juice. Toss until evenly coated.
- Season with black pepper to taste.
- Right before serving, gently fold in shredded lettuce.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30–60 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add lettuce just before serving to prevent sogginess
- Start with less dressing and add more as needed
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days
- Add extra ranch before serving if needed
- Homemade Ranch Recipe