ZESTY BLT PASTA SALAD

Zesty BLT Pasta Salad image

Provided by Nor Mac

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb box of bow tie pasta ( farfalle)
1 lb thick cut bacon. do not substitute.
1 head romaine lettuce hearts
3/4 c finely chopped red onion
1 pt grape tomatoes quartered
DRESSING
1 Tbsp parsley flakes
3/4 tsp chili powder
3/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic salt
2 clove garlic
2 1/2 tsp sugar
salt and black pepper to taste
1 1/4 c mayonaise ( not miracle whip)
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 Tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp milk

Steps:

1. Cook bacon just until done and set aside. While the bacon is cooking. Prepare your pasta per the directions on the box. Drain pasta.
2. place all of the ingredients for the dressing in a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy.
3. once your bacon is cooled. Place bacon in food processor and pulse until bacon becomes tiny bits. Do not pulverize.
4. finely chop your onion. quarter your grape tomatoes. chop the Romaine lettuce into small pieces. About 1/2 inch pieces.
5. Blend the pasta with the dressing in a large bowl. Add in the tomatoes, lettuce bacon and onion. Toss to combine . chill for about two hours, or longer. Salt-and-pepper to taste. You may add additional mayonnaise to your liking. Serve and enjoy!