Bacon Avocado Tomato Pasta Salad

By KimberleyH

Ingredients

• 8 ounces small shell pasta, cooked according to directions *
• 1/2 large avocado, peeled and pit removed, cut into 1/2" pieces
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup small grape tomatoes
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped into small pieces
• 1/2 large avocado, peeled and pit removed, mashed with a fork
• 1/3 cup Quick and Easy Homemade Ranch Dip, or the ranch dip/dressing of your choice
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon finely cracked pepper
• freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste, approximately 1-3 teaspoons, adjust to taste

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from barefeetinthekitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

Mash the avocado in medium size mixing bowl and then stir in the ranch dip. Add the cooked pasta and stir well to coat. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Quick and Easy Homemade Ranch Dip
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/8 teaspoon finely cracked pepper
freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste, approximately 1-3 teaspoons, adjust to taste

Whisk together all ingredients. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!