INGREDIENTS
Dressing:
2 cups
real mayonnaise
1 cup
whole buttermilk
1 tbsp
fresh chopped chives
2 tsp
cider vinegar
2 tsp
granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp
garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp
onion powder
1 tsp
celery salt
1/2 tsp
garlic salt
1/2 tsp
lemon pepper
1/4 tsp
black pepper
Salad:
1 lb
mezze penne pasta cooked to al dente
7 cups
chopped green leaf lettuce (divided)
6
medium vine-ripened or Roma tomatoes tomatoes (seeded and chopped)
1 cup
sliced green onion
1 1/2 lb
thick cut bacon (cooked and chopped)
Garlic-Parmesan Croutons:
4 cups
cubed French bread (1/2-inch cubes)
4 tbsp
butter (melted)
1 tbsp
chopped fresh Italian parsely
1/2 tsp
garlic salt
1/2 tsp
garlic powder
1/2 tsp
onion powder
3 tbsp
grated Parmesan cheese
Cherry tomatoes halved for garnish (optional)