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Lunch● 4-Day Fridge Freshness

Smoky BLT Bowtie Pasta Salad with Greek Yogurt Ranch

Cold farfalle noodles tossed with crisp bacon, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and high-protein ranch dressing.

All the flavors of a classic BLT sandwich turned into a portable cold pasta salad. Center-cut crispy bacon, halved sweet cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach leaves tossed in homemade Greek yogurt ranch dressing.

⏱PREP TIME15 min
🔥COOK TIME12 min
🍱BATCH YIELD4 Meals
🧊SHELF LIFE4 Days
Smoky BLT Bowtie Pasta Salad with Greek Yogurt Ranch
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Greek Yogurt Herb Ranch

Step-by-Step Batch Method

6 Chef Steps
  1. 1

    Boil bowtie pasta in salted water until strictly al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.

  2. 2

    Cook bacon until crispy, drain on paper towels, and chop into bite-sized bits.

  3. 3

    Whisk Greek yogurt, light mayo, chives, dill, garlic powder, lemon juice, and milk in a bowl.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, combine chilled pasta, cherry tomatoes, and chopped spinach.

  5. 5

    Gently toss with Greek yogurt ranch dressing until evenly coated.

  6. 6

    Divide into four containers and top with crispy bacon pieces right before sealing lids.

👨‍🍳 Pro Meal Prep Tips for This Dish

  • Bacon crispness: pack crumbled bacon in a small parchment square on top to keep it crunchy.
  • Spinach over lettuce: baby spinach holds up far better than shredded iceberg in pasta salads.
  • Cold rinse: never skip cold water rinsing pasta to wash off surface starch.
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