How to Make Pasta Salad with Bacon and Avocado - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's no better way to enjoy a warm summer evening than with a delicious pasta salad. And when it comes to pasta salad, there are endless options to choose from. But if you're looking for a recipe that combines the rich, smoky flavor of bacon with the creamy, buttery texture of avocado, then look no further than this Pasta Salad with Bacon and Avocado.

This pasta salad is the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or serve at a barbecue. It's packed with flavor and can be made ahead of ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon
  • ½ (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
  • 1 ripe avocado, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle creamy Italian salad dressing (such as Marie's®)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup diced green onions
  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 1 medium tomato, diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • While pasta is cooking, place chopped avocado in a small bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss gently to coat.
  • Rinse pasta under cool water and drain; transfer to a large bowl. Add chopped bacon, salad dressing, Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, black olives, and tomatoes; stir to combine. Gently stir in avocados. Place in the refrigerator to chill, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Nutrition

    534 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 1454mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 182mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 495mg