BLT Salad

This salad is really delicious! It tastes exactly like a BLT!! The picture is not the best picture but trust me it is great!

Ingredients:

12 ounce corkscrew shaped pasta 

1/2 cup milk 

12 ounces lean bacon

3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup mayo  
1/4 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons chopped chives
Lettuce

Directions:

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water as the label directs.

Drain and toss with the milk in a large bowl; set aside.

Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.

Drain on paper towels.

Discard all but 3 tablespoons drippings from the pan.

Add the tomatoes, thyme and garlic to the pan and toss until warmed through; season with salt and pepper.

Crumble the bacon into bite-size pieces; set aside 1/4 cup for garnish.

Toss the remaining bacon and the tomato mixture with the pasta.

Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and 3 tablespoons chives with the pasta until evenly combined.

Season with salt and pepper.

Add the lettuce; toss again to coat.

Garnish with the reserved bacon and the remaining 1 tablespoon chives.

Serve at room temperature.

ENJOY!!