BACON AVOCADO CAPRESE PASTA SALAD

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Craving fresh but need something easy to make? Toss together this simply perfect pasta salad packed with freshness: fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, arugula and avocados.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Pasta Salad™ Caesar
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup drained fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
1 cup fresh baby arugula leaves
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked, coarsely chopped
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix (from salad box), oil, water and balsamic vinegar.
Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
Add drained pasta, basil, tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, arugula, bacon and avocado to balsamic vinegar mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g