Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad
If you have roughly 45 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad might be a spectacular dairy free recipe to try. For $1.19 per serving, you get a side dish that serves 8. One serving contains 471 calories, 11g of protein, and 27g of fat. A couple people made this recipe, and 36 would say it hit the spot. Head to the store and pick up fresh basil, juice of lime, cilantro, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by I Wash You Dry. Overall, this recipe earns a good spoonacular score of 55%. Users who liked this recipe also liked Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad, Mexican Pasta Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing, and Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad with Roasted Vegetables.
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
1 California Avocado
6 strips thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh basil, ribboned
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 lime, juice of
1 cup ranch dressing
1/4 tsp salt
16oz large shell pasta
Equipment:
blender
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Once tender drain the pasta and run cold water throughout to cool the pasta down. Place in a large bowl.To prepare the dressing add all the dressing ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Pour over the cooled pasta and toss to coat.Fold in the diced avocado, grape tomatoes, bacon, and basil. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy!
Step by step:
1. Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Once tender drain the pasta and run cold water throughout to cool the pasta down.
2. Place in a large bowl.To prepare the dressing add all the dressing ingredients to a blender and process until smooth.
3. Pour over the cooled pasta and toss to coat.Fold in the diced avocado, grape tomatoes, bacon, and basil. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
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