BLT Chickpea Pasta Salad - Half Cup Habit

Ingredients

• 1 pound chickpea pasta ((such as rotini, penne, or bowtie))
• 10 slices bacon
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce or baby spinach
• 1 medium red onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese ((optional))
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 3 tbsp buttermilk (or milk)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped dill
• 2 tbsp chopped chives
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste