BLT Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 pound fusilli pasta
• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup lowfat buttermilk or milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, preferably heirloom, diced
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 4 lightly packed cups sliced romaine or other crispy lettuce

Method: 

Cook fusilli according to package directions until just tender; drain, cool under cold running water and drain again.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, garlic and salt. Add pasta and toss until coated. Add bacon, tomatoes, onion and lettuce and toss again. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Info: 

Per Serving:280 calories (130 from fat), 14g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 570mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 11g protein