BLT Pasta Salad

Serves: 3

Prep Time: 15 min

This pasta salad is loaded with bacon, lettuce and tomato, and quick to throw together!

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups bow tie pasta

3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped

1 cup cherry/grape tomatoes, sliced in half

8 bacon strips, chopped

¼ cup ranch dressing

½ tbs barbecue sauce, or chipotle chili juices

Black pepper, to taste

Parmesan cheese, grated, to taste

Red onion, sliced thin, optional

Instructions

1. Cook the bowtie pasta according to the package directions, strain and then rinse pasta under cold water.

2. In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, and pasta.

3. Drizzle the ranch dressing and chipotle chili juices, then top with black pepper and parmesan cheese.

4. Toss the salad well to coat evenly. Taste test, and add more ranch if needed, then add in the bacon bits and enjoy!