Avocado Pasta Salad
This refreshing Avocado Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of creamy avocado, fresh tomatoes, and crispy bacon, tossed with pasta and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a light meal or a picnic.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini or bow tie pasta
- 1 ripe avocado diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
- 8 slices crispy bacon crumbled
- 1 green onion finely sliced
For Dressing:
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
For Dressing:
- In a blender, combine all the dressing ingredients and blend until completely smooth.
For Pasta Salad:
- Prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain it and run it under cold water to cool it quickly.
- To prevent browning, lightly coat the diced avocado with lime juice.
- In a sizable mixing bowl, combine the pasta, avocado, cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, chopped green onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- For enhanced flavor, cover and refrigerate the salad for about one hour before serving. Enjoy!