Description

This pasta salad is so delicious and easy to make, you'll make it often. It's light, flavorful and will be a big hit whenever you serve it.

Ingredients

• 12 oz. package bacon, divided
• 16 oz. box fusilli pasta
• 1 c. real mayonnaise
• 3/4 c. whole milk
• 1 oz. packet ranch seasoning mix
• freshly squeezed juice from 1 lemon
• 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 c. thinly sliced romaine lettuce
• 1/2 c. chopped red onion
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh herbs, like dill and/or parsley

Steps

1. Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning as needed, until the bacon is golden and crispy, 8 - 10 minutes. (The bacon may need to be cooked in 2 batches, draining the fat from the skillet between batches.)
2. Place the bacon on a paper towel lined plate to cool to room temperature; crumble into bite-sized pieces.
3. While bacon is frying, cook the pasta according to package directions, about 10-13 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water; let cool.