BLT Pasta Salad

Yum!  I love anything BLT . . . and this salad is no exception!  It looks stunning when you serve it, but it once it's mixed up, it's as delicious as it is pretty!!

1 lb Farfalle pasta

6 slices bacon

1 1/2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded

2 cup multi-colored cherry tomatoes

1 cup sour cream

1/2 ranch seasoning packet (about 0.5 oz)

Juice of one lemon

1/3 cup chives, chopped

Freshly ground pepper

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.

Drain and then transfer to a large serving bowl.  

Cook bacon until crispy.  Drain and rough chop.  Set aside.

Make dressing:  In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, ranch seasoning, lemon juice, and half of the chives.  Season with pepper to taste.  

Add half of the dressing to the pasta in the serving bowl and toss until evenly coated.  Stir in remaining chives.

In a trifle bowl, layer pasta, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes.  Top with more ranch dressing.