This 30-minute no-brainer side dish is perfect to throw together right before the potluck! Bacon, lettuce, and tomato have never been so right together. Add some grilled or rotisserie chicken to make it a quick dinner.
2-4 tomatoeschopped, (depending on how much you like tomatoes)
1/2headice berg lettucechopped, or more to taste*
1poundthick-cut baconcooked and crumbled/chopped
Instructions
In a 3 quart pot, boil a couple quarts of water. Add a tablespoon of salt. When it boils, add the pasta and stir occasionally until it is al dente. (Don't over cook!) Check the packaging for times.
Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse with cold water. If you are in a big rush, add some ice cubes to the noodles and stir every now and then. If your dressing is not ready, drizzle with olive oil to keep the noodles from sticking to each other.
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, BBQ sauce, garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir well.
Add the cooled pasta, the green onions, tomatoes, add lettuce. Stir in the bacon just before serving. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
*Make sure you chop up the crunchy inside part...I peeled off the first couple layers of leafy green on the outside. You know, the healthiest part...I highly recommend baking your bacon! So much easier.