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CHICKEN BLT PASTA SALAD
SALAD
16 ounces macaroni (or your choice)
1 pound of bacon, chopped in small pieces and fried crisp, for garnish
2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
1 LARGE red onion, chopped
1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 cups chopped Romaine Lettuce
1 1/2 cups chopped Ice Berg Lettuce
3 cups total shredded Sharp Cheddar and Monterey Jack or flavor of choice
FRESH chopped tarragon, for garnish

• Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain and cool.
• In a cast iron skillet, render the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon to drain on paper towels.
• In a LARGE mixing bowl, mix together the cooled pasta, chicken, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and shredded cheese.
• Pour the dressing (recipe below) over the salad and mix well.
• Cover the salad and place in the refrigerator for at LEAST 2 hours before serving.
• Garnish with the crisp bacon and fresh herbs before serving.

HERB DRESSING
1 cup DUKES mayonnaise
3 tablespoon Hidden Valley ranch dressing mix
3/4 cups WHOLE milk
Juice of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons FRESH chopped tarragon
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper, to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes

• Whisk all the ingredients in a jar.
• Place the lid on the jar and shake until the dressing is completely mixed.
• Chill until ready to serve.

NOTES:

• Add more milk a little at a time until you have the consistency that you want.
• If you’re in a hurry, you can substitute 1 1/2 cups Buttermilk Ranch dressing.
• If you plan to have leftovers, toss with lettuce just prior to serving each time.

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Tasty Tuesday is hosted by Jen over at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam, Tuesdays at the Table is normally hosted by Andrea over at My Chihauhau Bites but Andrea is taking a break while she has her baby and is being hosted by Cole for a while. Trista over at Southern Fried Mama hosts Tasty Thursday and Joy of desserts hosts Vintage Recipe Thursday.

Originally posted at OKK July 8, 2009
Updated August 31, 2022