Avocado, Bacon & Tomato Summer Salad W/Dill Dressing

By dkanon

Ingredients

• 1 box Rotini
• 3/4 c mayonnaise (light or regular)
• 2 T fresh lemon juice
• 1 T chopped fresh dill or 1 t dried dill
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 t garlic powder
• 1/4 t pepper
• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 to 2 avocados, chopped
• 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water until completely cooled; drain again. Place in large bowl.
Meanwhile, for dressing, in small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, garlic powder and pepper; set aside.
Add tomatoes, avocado and bacon to pasta; toss gently to combine. Add dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately. To serve chilled, do not add dressing. Cover and refrigerate pasta mixture. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving; toss with dressing.