BLT Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 10 slices bacon cooked and diced, grease reserved
  • 12 oz pasta cooked and cooled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup ranch dressing homemade ranch is best
  • 1 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 avocado diced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/3 cup red onion diced
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together mayonnaise, ranch dressing and 1 tablespoon bacon grease (optional).
In a large bowl assemble the pasta, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, red onion, lettuce and bacon.
Pour the dressing over and toss to combine.
Garnish with parsley and serve.