Seaside BLT Pasta Salad

Health score
15%
Seaside BLT Pasta Salad
80 min.
6
300kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Seaside BLT Pasta Salad! This refreshing dish combines the classic flavors of a BLT with the heartiness of pasta, making it a perfect addition to your summer gatherings, picnics, or even a light lunch at home. Imagine the taste of succulent lump crab meat mingling with crispy bacon, fresh green onions, and juicy tomatoes, all tossed together in a creamy ranch dressing that brings everything to life.

Not only is this pasta salad a feast for the taste buds, but it also offers a satisfying balance of flavors and textures. The crunch of iceberg lettuce adds a refreshing crispness, while the creamy dressing binds the ingredients together in a harmonious blend. With just 80 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up this dish effortlessly, serving up to six people. Each serving is a delightful 300 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence that everyone will love.

Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply looking for a quick and delicious meal, the Seaside BLT Pasta Salad is sure to impress. Its vibrant colors and enticing aroma will have your guests coming back for seconds. So grab your ingredients and get ready to dive into a bowl of this scrumptious salad that captures the essence of seaside dining!

Ingredients

  • box ranch & bacon pasta salad mix betty suddenly salad®
  • 0.8 cup mayonnaise 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 18 oz lump crab meat rinsed drained canned
  • 0.3 cup spring onion thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup bacon crumbled cooked
  • cups lettuce thinly sliced
  • 1.5 cups tomatoes drained chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together Seasoning mix, mayonnaise, milk and lemon juice. Stir crab meat, green onions and bacon.
  3. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta into salad mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to chill. Just before serving, gently toss with lettuce and tomatoes to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories300kcal
Protein24.57%
Fat70.92%
Carbs4.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.67
Glycemic Load
0.75
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
18.996521913487%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.32mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
1.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:299.95kcal
15%
Fat:23.4g
36%
Saturated Fat:4.03g
25.18%
Carbohydrates:3.35g
1.12%
Net Carbohydrates:2.48g
0.9%
Sugar:2.09g
2.32%
Cholesterol:52.74mg
17.58%
Sodium:977.19mg
42.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.24g
36.48%
Vitamin B12:7.77µg
129.44%
Vitamin K:63.01µg
60.01%
Selenium:34.14µg
48.77%
Copper:0.83mg
41.33%
Zinc:5.39mg
35.9%
Phosphorus:231.14mg
23.11%
Vitamin C:14.45mg
17.52%
Folate:55.36µg
13.84%
Magnesium:50.92mg
12.73%
Vitamin A:522.35IU
10.45%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.14%
Potassium:349.28mg
9.98%
Vitamin B3:1.71mg
8.56%
Vitamin E:1.22mg
8.1%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.38%
Calcium:59.44mg
5.94%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.63%
Iron:0.87mg
4.86%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.82%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.52%
Fiber:0.86g
3.46%