AVOCADO, BACON & TOMATO SUMMER SALAD WITH DILL DRESSING RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Avocado, Bacon & Tomato Summer Salad with Dill Dressing Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by margiekyle

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 box Dreamfields Rotini
3/4 cup mayonnaise (light or regular)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 to 2 avocados, chopped
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water until completely cooled; drain again. Place in large bowl. Meanwhile, for dressing, in small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, garlic powder and pepper; set aside. Add tomatoes, avocado and bacon to pasta; toss gently to combine. Add dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately. To serve chilled, do not add dressing. Cover and refrigerate pasta mixture. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving; toss with dressing. Nutrition information (1/6 of recipe): 404 calories; 12 g protein; 13 g digestible carbohydrates*; 18 g total fat; 3 g saturated fat; 20 mg cholesterol; 441 mg sodium; 9 g total dietary fiber.