CHEESY BLT PASTA SALAD

Makes 5 servings
Ingredients • 1 1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shapes (such as elbow macaroni) • 1/2 cup Cabot Reduced Fat Sour Cream • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 4 cups torn romaine, butter or iceberg lettuce • 4 thick bacon slices, cooked and crumbled • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 1/2 cups) • 1 cup (4 ounces) grated Cabot 75% or 50% Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar • 1 cup large croutons
Directions 1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well and set aside to cool.
2. Stir together sour cream and next 6 ingredients until well blended.
3. Toss cooled pasta, lettuce, bacon, tomato and cheese in large bowl; add sour cream mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons and serve immediately.
Nutrition Analysis: Calories 243 , Total Fat 10g , Saturated Fat 4g , Sodium 365mg , Carbohydrates 27g , Dietary Fiber 3g , Protein 14g , Calcium 250mg
Recipe & photo courtesy of Cabot Creamery Cooperative www.cabotcheese.com
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