AVOCADO PASTA SALAD

By Peggie

Avocado Pasta Salad is a rich, creamy and totally delicious pasta salad loaded with fresh juicy tomatoes, crisp bacon and creamy avocados. This pasta salad uses avocados in place of mayonnaise for a dressing that is rich and creamy yet loaded with the benefits of avocado!

Ingredients

• 8 oz rotini or bow tie pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes , diced
• 8 slices bacon , cooked crisp & crumbled
• 1 green onion , thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 avocado , diced
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• DRESSING
• 1 ripe Avocado
• 1/2 fresh Lime , juiced
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 Cup Buttermilk
• salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

FOR THE DRESSING
Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

SALAD
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.
Toss diced avocado with lime juice.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl gently toss with dressing.
Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.