2pintscherry tomatoes halved reserve some for garnishing
1cupsliced green onion
1 1/2lbthick cut baconcooked and chopped
16 ozpackage Texas size garlic herb croutons
Instructions
Dressing: Several hours or up to one day in advance whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, chives, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, celery salt, lemon pepper and black pepper in a medium size mixing bowl, cover and chill.
Pasta: Cook the pasta in salted water per package directions until al dente. Drain well. Toss with 1/2 of the prepared dressing, set aside to cool slightly while preparing the remaining ingredients.
Assemble: Begin with 2 cups lettuce, 1/3 dressed penne pasta, 1/3 tomatoes, 1/3 green onion,1/3 bacon and 1/3 of the remaining dressing.
Repeat this process until all ingredients have been used. (Reserve 1 cup of lettuce, 2 Tbsp each of green onion and bacon to sprinkle on top)
Cover and chill overnight or for several hours until serving.
Top with homemade croutons and halved cherry tomatoes just before serving.
Notes
You can make extra dressing to serve on the side, to allow your guests to drizzle more on top to their taste, when serving.
You can dress this salad with the same amount of bottled buttermilk ranch dressing, if desired.