BLT Pasta Salad

This is a wonderful salad for a meal or a side dish. You will love it.

This recipe makes a meal for four or a side dish for eight, so adjust accordingly.

Ingredients

• 6 to 8 slices of bacon

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup sour cream

• 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (2 to 3 turns)

• 1 20 oz package cheese tortellini

• 1-pint cherry tomatoes (halved)

• 1 10 oz bag chopped romaine lettuce

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives

Preparation

1. Cook bacon until crisp. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to cool.

2. In a medium bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

3. Cook tortellini according to package. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.

4. In serving bowl place lettuce, pasta, and 1/2 tomatoes. Toss with dressing. Top with remaining tomatoes, chives and crumbled bacon.

5. Serve immediately.

Keywords: main salad