Instant Pot BLT Pasta Salad: Easy Turkey Bacon Delight for Home Cooks
Enjoy a delicious and easy-to-make Instant Pot BLT Pasta Salad featuring turkey bacon, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 6 ounces turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in the Instant Pot on sauté mode until crispy.
- Remove the bacon and set aside. Add water and pasta to the pot.
- Seal the lid and cook on manual for 4 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure and stir in the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cheese.
- Add bacon, mayonnaise, ranch dressing, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced onions or bell peppers.
- Adjust the dressing to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg