Cook pasta according to package direction

while the pasta is cooking

1) make the dressing, whisk the mayonnaise and vinegar together, then whisk in the milk

add the salt and pepper and whisk again, set aside and refrigerate until the pasta is done

2) toast the Panko until it browns up a bit, set to the side

when the pasta is done cooking, drain and rinse it in cold water until it is cool, let drain completely to dry off a little

put the pasta in the bottom of a salad bowl add bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and half the dressing, toss lightly

add the rest of dressing and toss again

add the bread crumbs and serve immediately

if not serving immediately save the bread crumbs and toss with the salad 10 minutes or so before serving