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BLT SHELLS

The ultimate, hand-held party snack!"

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2lb jumbo pasta shells
  • 3⁄4cup mayonnaise
  • 3⁄4cup buttermilk
  • 1ounce ranch dressing mix
  • 3tablespoons chopped parsley, divided
  • 1lb multi color cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 4cups shredded lettuce
  • 15slices bacon, cooked and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, divided
  • 4scallions, thinly sliced
  • kosher salt
  • ground black pepper

Direction

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, about 12-13 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water. Set aside.
  2. To make the dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk to combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, ranch seasoning mix and 2 tablespoons parsley. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, toss to combine tomatoes, lettuce, 3/4 of the cooked bacon, scallions, salt and pepper. Drizzle in 1/4 cup dressing and toss to coat. Use a small spoon and fill the shells with the salad.
  4. To garnish, drizzle the dressing over the shells and top with 1 tablespoon chopped parsley and remaining chopped bacon.