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BLT PASTA SALAD RECIPE

This BLT Pasta Salad Recipe with Creamy Avocado Dressing is a fresh, flavorful side dish made with pasta, bacon, lettuce and tomato. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, parties or dinner.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blt pasta salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 490kcal
Author: Nicole Harris

Equipment

Ingredients

  • AVOCADO DRESSING:
  • 1 avocado pit and skin removed
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 6 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 Tablespoons sour cream
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • ½ Teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 4-6 Tablespoons water to thin it out to desired consistency
  • PASTA SALAD:
  • 1 lb tri-color rotini pasta cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 lb bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
  • ½ red onion diced
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • DRESSING: In a blender or food processor add all the ingredients and blend until smooth. Add the water a little at a time to thin out. Store in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator.
  • PASTA SALAD: In a large mixing bowl add all the ingredients besides the parmesan and toss. Add half the avocado dressing and parmesan cheese and mix until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve, mix in the rest of the avocado dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 938mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g
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