BLT Pasta Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

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BLT Pasta Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Creamy avocado dressing provides a healthy and delicious twist to BLT pasta salad. Serve it at your next BBQ or potluck for a healthy pasta salad side dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 481kcal

Author: Randa Derkson

Equipment

Ingredients

Creamy Avocado Dressing:

1 avocado ripe
juice from one lemon
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 Garlic clove
1/3 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons plain greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried dill
4-6 tablespoons water to thin it out to desired consistency

BLT Pasta Salad:

1 lb tri-color rotini pasta cooked according to package, rinsed with cold water
1 lb bacon diced and cooked
1 pint grape tomatoes halved
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1/2 red onion diced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

For the creamy avocado dressing:

In a blender or food processor add all the ingredients and blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
Slowly start adding the water to thin out the dressing to your desired consistency (a little at a time).
Store in an airtight container (like a mason jar with a lid) and place in the refrigerator.

For the BLT pasta salad:

In a large mixing bowl add all the ingredients (except the parmesan cheese) and toss.
Next, add half the avocado dressing, the shredded parmesan cheese and stir until evenly combined.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 5 days. When ready to use, mix in the rest of the avocado dressing and serve.

Notes

The creamy avocado dressing will keep 3-5 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

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