Recipe of the Month:  BLT Bow Tie Pasta Salad

2 1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta

6 cups washed and torn romaine lettuce

1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed

1 medium diced tomato

4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/3 cup reduced fat mayonnaise

1/4 cup water

1 1/2 tsp white vinegar

1 Tbsp barbecue sauce

1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, ommitting salt.  When tender, rince under cold water and drain.
2. Ina  large serving bowl, combine pasta, lettuce, chicken, tomato and bacon.
3. In a small bowl, whisk:  mayonnaise, water, barbecue sauce, vinegar and pepper.  Pour over pasta mixture and gentily toss to mix.  Serve immediately.

Yield:  11 servings 

Nutrition per 1 cup serving:  185 calories, 8g fat, 2g saturated fat, 175mg sodium, 15g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 16g protein