Blt Pasta Salad

• 10 slices bacon, diced into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 lb farfalle pasta, cooked according to package directions
• 1 lb cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley (garnish)
• kosher salt
• ground black pepper

1. Equipment: Large skillet.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 5-8 minutes. Remove and drain on a towel lined plate. Place half of the drained bacon in a large bowl with cooked farfalle, cherry tomatoes, red onions, romaine, salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk to combine buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice, dijon mustard, granulated garlic, granulated onion, cayenne and salt to taste. Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss to combine. Serve topped with remaining bacon and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

bacon, farfalle pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shredded romaine lettuce, buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, onion, cayenne pepper, parsley, kosher salt, ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blt-pasta-salad-536394 (may not work)