Instant Pot BLT Pasta Salad
Description
This is a great pasta salad for the summer, made with the traditional ingredients of a BLT sandwich; it's so flavorful and easy to make with the help of the Instant Pot. Perfect every time.
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups penne pasta
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, torn
- 9 oz cherry tomatoes
- 5 strips bacon , cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 red onion , chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by placing the pasta into the pressure cooker and then adding the water. You want the water line to be above the pasta. This way, the pasta does not dry out.
- Set the manual high pressure for 3 minutes. When the time is up, do a quick release. Note; If you do not do a quick release, the pasta will become gummy. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water.
- Place the cooked pasta into a large bowl, red onion, bacon, and lettuce in the tomatoes.
- Mix the ingredients well.
- Pour in mayonnaise, ranch, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix well
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 460mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2283IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg