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Instant Pot BLT Pasta Salad

Instant Pot BLT Pasta Salad

5 from 3 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

This Instant Pot BLT Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer side dish, ideal for potlucks and BBQs. With a blend of creamy dressing, crispy bacon, and fresh veggies, it's a crowd-pleaser

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

  • Add penne pasta and water to the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes, then perform a quick release. Drain the pasta and let it cool.
  • While the pasta cooks, fry the bacon in a pan until crispy. Once done, place the bacon on a paper towel to absorb excess grease, then crumble it.
  • Chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
  • In a bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard until smooth and creamy.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, chopped lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled bacon.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is well coated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving, or enjoy it immediately for a refreshing, creamy BLT pasta salad!

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Wooden Spoon

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