BLT Shells

Submitted by Food.com

"The ultimate, hand-held party snack!"

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

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

directions

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.