BLT Pasta Salad

This was perfect meal to make ahead and bring out on the boat tonight!!  B man couldn't eat enough of this!!

INGREDIENTS

·       1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch dressing mix

·       1 cup whole milk

·       1 cup mayonnaise

·       1 lb bow-tie pasta (farfalle pasta)

·       1 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved

·       1 cup thinly sliced red onion

·       1 teaspoon ground pepper

·       1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled

·       3 cups chopped Romaine lettuce

·       1/2 cup finely chopped flat leaf parlsey

 

1.      For the Ranch dressing: Whisk together the Ranch dressing mix, milk, and mayonnaise. Chill at least 30 minutes in the fridge to thicken. 

2.      Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

3.      In a large bowl, add the pasta, tomatoes, red onion, and pepper. Toss with the Ranch dressing, reserving 1/2 cup for later. Chill until ready to serve. Right before serving add the bacon, lettuce, and parsley tossing well. Add the remaining dressing if needed as the pasta will soak up the dressing.