Description
A refreshing twist on the classic BLT sandwich, this pasta salad uses a creamy avocado-lemon dressing for a healthy, flavor-packed lunch.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz Rotini pasta
- 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool.
- Fry bacon until crispy, drain on paper towels, and crumble.
- Mash avocados in a bowl until smooth.
- Stir lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the mashed avocado until creamy.
- Combine cooled pasta, halved tomatoes, and chopped basil in a large bowl.
- Fold in the avocado dressing and crispy bacon gently.