BLT Pasta Salad

By ksgroves

Ingredients

• 1 lb. farfalle pasta
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 1/2 cup romaine, shredded
• 2 cups multi-colored cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 ranch seasoning packet (about .5 oz)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/3 cup chives, chopped
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook farfalle according to package directions until al dente. Drain, then transfer to a large serving bowl.
2. Cook bacon until crispy. Drain and roughly chop, then set aside.
3. Make dressing: In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, ranch seasoning, lemon juice, and half of the chives. Season with pepper to taste.
4. To serving bowl, add dressing and toss with pasta until evenly coated. Stir in remaining chives.
5. In a trifle bowl, layer pasta, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes. Top with more ranch dressing.