BACON AND AVACADO PASTA SALAD

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Delicous salad great for those summer bbqs. Adopted from a recipe I found online, and is a real crowd pleaser.

Provided by Ginger Cook

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces elbows pasta
5 slices bacon, diced
2 avocados, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar and thyme in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, bacon, avocado, lemon-thyme dressing, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with thyme.
  • Adapted from The Cozy Apron.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 96.2, Carbohydrate 77.2, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 6.6, Protein 14.4

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